Spending time on Pawleys island hardly seems to be consistent with a more traditional view of Lenten discipline. As opposed to a lenten sacrifice, Suzy and I are splurging, despite it being a time in our life, when we shouldn’t. Why are we splurging? Well, during my health hiccup last fall, Suzy and I told…
Humility
Followers of the Pew know that I write about humility often. If there is only one attribute I could wish for it would be humility. One benefit of Lent is by simply following almost any form of Lenten discipline, humility grows. Humility includes an understanding that our world is not divided into good and bad,…
Curiosity During Lent
If we look with curiosity at people who do not share our values, they become interesting rather than threatening. — Nick Cave. Nick Cave writes: “As I’ve grown older I’ve learnt that the world and the people in it are surprisingly interesting, and that the more you look and listen, the more interesting they become. Cultivating…
New Experiences
During Lent we learn that we don’t have to be good at something to enjoy it. Too often we think of Lent as a time of sacrifice and quiet reflection, but it also can be a time where we try something new. Whether it is painting, skydiving, ballroom dancing, or pickle ball the key is…
What You Believe In
I have never felt that anything really mattered but the satisfaction of knowing that you stood for the things in which you believed and had done the very best you could. — Eleanor Roosevelt. As you kickstart your Lenten experience take a few moments to consider what you believe in and care the most about. Your…