When I’ve said my good nights and squeezed as much joy and productivity out of the day as I could … When I’ve left my tiny offering of love on the table … When I’ve fully recognized that everything I did (even though it was my best) wasn’t nearly enough to heal this broken world […]
Magnetic God
Why do I resist you? You’re like a magnet of pure love, drawing me in- it takes all my strength to stay away. What if I just let go? And allow myself to unite.
Advice from a fellow spiritual traveler
Hey, great to see you. Are you getting excited about the trip? I know, I hear it’s going to be amazing. I have to ask: What’s that in your hands? Why did you bring it here, all the way to the gate? Didn’t you hear we can’t take anything with us? He specifically said nothing […]
Grace like a game of hearts
In cards, when you find yourself losing a game of hearts, you can secretly decide to accept it- it’s called shooting the moon. If you manage to lose completely, you actually win- it’s a path to victory. In faith, when you find your heart aching from the trials of life, you can secretly decide to […]
Spiritual Journey: After you say a wholehearted yes to your calling
When I first sensed the marvel of Your presence in my heart, I was drawn like a child to a carnival ride. I perceived Your power and imagined You’d take me further and faster – exactly where I wanted to go, I said yes. Years of wholehearted yeses later, I’ve learned that the richness of […]
Spiritual Journey: When you’re finally ready to surrender
Here it is, Lord – I have one last thing to give you, and I’m finally ready. I’ve been clutching it heavy to my chest for so long that I started to think it was part of who I am. But I finally realize, it’s just a rain cloud- and I’m the vast openness beyond- […]
Deeper Life: The art of letting go
Living for Eternity We’d like to think it’s about marching into the world like soldiers and taking control, but it’s not: It’s about letting go. To manifest our highest potential in this world, we must hand ourselves over to the designs of Another. Our agendas are small-minded specs, compared to the glory of His expanse. […]