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. […]

Deeper Life: The power of contemplative prayer

The more time I spend contemplating Divinity, the more I notice enormous waves of Love welling up in me. Like typhoons of gorgeous light, a Power Beyond Me rises up and asks to be unleashed in the world- I say yes, and galeforce angel winds blow seeds of grace to God only knows where. I don’t […]