Lent is a time to incline our hearts toward God, much like a flower or a blade of grass follows the sun across the sky. My Yoga instructor was lamenting her schedule, saying there was never any time for family or church. It wasn’t my place, especially as I was twisted like a pretzel, to…
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Any Act of Creativity Is An Act Against Destruction
I Believe That Any Act of Creativity Is An Act Against Destruction — Mary W. Cox During Lent we are inclined to focus on improving self and our Lenten discipline, but despite our reflective efforts the rest of the world continues to spin seemingly out of control. It is incumbent upon us all to continue to be…
God Forgives, But Does He Forget?
Even the unforgotten is still forgiven. — Teresa Mateus After, I read the above I wondered whether God forgets. I know he forgives. Is God like me in that I have trouble remembering joyful moments, but the painful moments never seem to go away? I don’t think so, rather the opposite. God can always recall the joy,…
Achievement Is Talent Plus Preparation — Friday After Ash Wednesday
Achievement is talent plus preparation. — Malcolm Gladwell, Outliers. Are you already struggling with your Lenten Discipline? Whether you are or not, you will soon learn that true discipline is hard work. I’ve always been fascinated by Gladwell’s 10,000 hour rule. To learn about his defense of his theory I recommend his article in The New Yorker. A Lenten discipline…
Who’s Got The Bright Pearl That Calms The Oceans?
Who’s got the bright pearl that calms the oceans? — I Ching If we are not careful, Lent can quickly become all about self, but Jesus warns us against public displays of piety. Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them…” Matthew 6:1. I Ching’s words remind that someone we touch might…