I realized I have a problem with gratitude. If I have to “repay” the Lord for the good he has done for me then it’s not a gift right?
March 22, 2022
Jesus taught us to pray in secret—in hidden and remote places—in our bedrooms. These places are best suited to growing our faith because in them we can experience God as being here, now.
January 18, 2022
A father is delighted when his little one, leaving off her toys and friends, runs to him and climbs into his arms.
January 4, 2022
In my imagination I see the paradoxical scene. Gabriel—beautiful and fearsome—kneels before humble little Mary. His wings are tucked respectfully behind his back, his eyes aflame with excitement. What honor has been given to him! He was chosen to deliver the first glad tidings of great joy.
December 21, 2021
To me, this week of joy jammed into the middle of Advent feels like an early Christmas present. Like we’re little kids who just can’t wait FOUR WHOLE WEEKS for Christmas! We’ve got to celebrate a little bit early.
December 14, 2021
Advent is a dark time. The sun sets early behind the Rocky Mountains here in Colorado. So we light candles, start fires, and serve hot drinks.
December 7, 2021
The chaos of uncertainty is an opportunity to rebuild my understanding of the world and adjust my behavior to fit it better.
October 20, 2021
The little sounds of my kids fighting while I'm trying to be silent. The 24-hour news cycle, all my music and podcasts, binge watching a dumb show. Billboards, internet ads, political posts. Everyday, nearly every minute, the world delivers a thousand tiny shocks of emotion.
September 21, 2021
The phrase "contemplative prayer," sometimes called "centering prayer" is unfortunately vague. Though the term is a modern invention, the method of sitting quietly and "centering" one's entire self on Jesus is deeply rooted in Christian history. Reaching back to Scripture itself.
May 4, 2021