The bridegroom is late, and everyone sleeps. A reflection on the oil we store up in ordinary days, with a one page prayer card to print.
Author: Heart, Mind and Soul Care
Married to one. Father to six.
Looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Psalm 4: More Joy Than Grain and Wine
A pastoral meditation on Psalm 4: evening prayer, room in distress, joy deeper than abundance, and peaceful sleep in the Lord.
Exploring Joy in Christ: Philippians 2:12-18
An inductive study of Philippians 2:12-18: work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for God is at work in you, that you may shine as lights in the world.
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
For All Saints, the Beatitudes and the great multitude no one could count. A gentle word for the grieving, with a one page Beatitudes examen to print.
Held in the Father’s Hands: God’s Sovereignty in Catholic and Reformed Thought
When life feels fragile, we ask whether God is really in control and whether we can trust Him. Here I look at how the Catholic and Reformed traditions each speak of God’s sovereignty, where they agree and where they differ, and why both point us back to rest in the Father’s hands.
Personal Boundaries While Loving Others
I have a lot of respect for Dr. Cloud and Dr. Townsend. Together they have written a large variety of books that have empowered people to be able to walk out the life God created for them in integrity as well as expressing the love of God through a healthy life. Their recent article is …
Running From God or Running To God
Colorado is ranked near the top of the list of healthiest places to live. There are several reason for this ranking. People in CO tend to eat a healthier diet. They are also more active. Hiking, mountain climbing, biking, and running are activities that seem to top the list of outdoor fun. It is interesting …
Dealing With Angry People
I read an article recently that gave specific insight in regard to dealing with the way people respond to boundaries you have set up that they do not like. Sometimes there are people who are healthy enough to respond to your boundaries with honor and respect. However, there are also those who do not like …
A Second Is Like It
Jesus puts love of God and love of neighbor side by side. A reflection on the greatest commandment, with a one page daily examen to print.
What to Say to Someone in Hospice (and What Not to Say)
A gentle guide for the hospice visitor: plain words that help, a few well-meant phrases to set aside, and why simply being there matters most.