A 24-Hour Life and Death Discernment

A 24-Hour Life and Death Discernment

“We have two options. We can do our best to keep the disease at bay and just treat side effects, leaving you days or weeks to live, or we have a sliver of time now to start a very challenging regimen of chemo and radiation with a small chance a bone marrow transplant...
The Challenge Of Faith

The Challenge Of Faith

During my senior year in high school, on Sundays, I was the “youth leader” at the local Methodist Church. I’d been voted into the position mainly, I think, because I had strong opinions about the world, and seemed to be the only one in the Youth Group to say much. The...
The 7 Different Types Of Spirit Guides

The 7 Different Types Of Spirit Guides

Spirit guides are a really important part of finding meaning and solace in the universe. If you are just beginning your spiritual journey, you may have heard of spirit guides, but did you know that there are seven different types of spirit guides that are there to...
Zebedee: Still Fishing

Zebedee: Still Fishing

This story is inspired by Luke 5:1–11. When my sons dropped everything to accept Jesus’ invitation, I knew my boys would serve him well. They deserve the nickname Jesus gave them: “Sons of Thunder.” God wants the best from us. And sometimes it hurts to give it. In my...
Getting Outside for Prayer

Getting Outside for Prayer

One of my favorite poems is Wendell Berry’s “The Peace of Wild Things.” The poet speaks of retreating into the world of nature when the world of politics, work stress, or other anxieties get in the way. I understand the draw. I’ve had periods in my life when long...