This past year or so, as Terri and I have been searching for a new church home and trying to balance work and our spiritual lives, I’ve read more poetry than I have in a long while. Over the years, I’ve found I like to swim in deeper waters than many churches like to wadeContinue reading “How Poetry Reawakens Our Prayer Life”
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Sunday Evening Prayer 4.28.2024
It’s been quite a week. It included a rich, fruitful time at the Church Leaders Conference held annually at Watermark Community Church in Dallas. Monday night, I had drawing class. Admittedly, I didn’t feel very inspired when I arrived at class. Honestly, I felt like I was in a pretty crotchety mood. But, I paintedContinue reading “Sunday Evening Prayer 4.28.2024”
Learning to Cultivate Empathy When You Feel Disrespected
The Serenity Prayer quickly reminds me that the only person I am in control of is myself. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. The Serenity Prayer It’s a sobering thought, especially when you feelContinue reading “Learning to Cultivate Empathy When You Feel Disrespected”
