The Power to be Kind to Difficult People Most days we find ourselves up close to someone we’d rather not deal with. (And often it’s a family member or friend!) Perhaps the person… Continue Reading
Selah for a Busy Pastor Kent was ten minutes late for his meeting with me again. He tried to make a joke of it, “I’m sorry. I guess I need… Continue Reading
Unhurried on Uneven Steps with Jesus In Jerusalem I visited the site where the temple used to be and I walked the same south entry steps that Jesus walked on. As I… Continue Reading
Hurry to Spill Mercy I was coming down the stairs this morning with my arms full and heading out to an appointment that I was going to be late… Continue Reading
The Love You Long For If you were asked, “What is love?” How would you answer? Most people define love by expressions of care or generosity, which are essential to… Continue Reading
Be Quiet to Welcome Christmas Christmastime can be so noisy and busy! Perhaps God is inviting you to make time for quiet prayer? Zechariah (John the Baptist’s father) waited in… Continue Reading
Trying to Get More Done in Less Time? I was talking with a friend who likes to drive in the fast lane. He thrives on trying to get more done in less time… Continue Reading
Abide in Prayer Maybe people that we work with in spiritual direction/mentoring find it hard to be still with Jesus. When they get alone and quiet themselves for… Continue Reading
Make Room for Jesus this Christmas “There was no room for Jesus in the Inn” (Luke 2:7). These are chilling words. And you and I must admit that often they are… Continue Reading
Slowing Down for a Sabbath Rest “Hi. I’m Bill. I’m a workaholic and adrenaline addict in recovery.” Now you should say, “Hi Bill!” (That’s the way it goes in a 12 Step… Continue Reading