Category Archives: faith

What does it mean to respond to God in a time like this. We find ourselves in uncertain times, the likes of which most of us have never experienced in our lifetime. Many are sick across the globe, out of work, activities are cancelled, and we’re encouraged to stay home. I have found myself askingContinue reading “Reflections on the Chaos”

A favorite advent prayer, by Henri Nouwen: “Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day. We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming amongContinue reading “Advent”

“…we are grateful for these times when heaven and earth don’t seem so different.” – quote from a friend’s prayer earlier this week. It has stuck with me all week…what can I do, or how can I react to make today a little more heavenly? A simple self-check question when things get chaotic and attitudesContinue reading “Self-Check”

“God made humans for a purpose: not simply for themselves, not simply so that they could be in relationship with him, but so that through them, as his image-bearers, he could bring his wise, glad, fruitful order to the world. And the closing scenes of Scripture, in the book of Revelation, are not about humanContinue reading “Shipwreck”

This goes well with coffee, if you need a few minutes to reflect in the morning. I learned this a week ago and it resonated with me, so it is printed on a little card that sits on the bar where I start the morning. “Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace,Continue reading “Morning Prayer”