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The Monday Thought
Recycling or Renewal
We are well into the joyful season of Lent. I’ve repeated the closing prayer each week to help us see and experience the one who loves us in all aspects of life. My friend (and renowned poet & author) Luci Shaw recently sent me this lovely poem which speaks winsomely to this; More >
DO. OR DO NOT. THERE IS NO TRY
This phrase is on the cover of my moleskin diary (it was a 50% off sale). It’s wisdom from the “Star Wars” movies. I’m still not sure I agree with it but the other day I connected it with Jesus’ Golden Rule.
The operative word was “Do”. Take initiative. Take action with and for others in a manner consistent with how you’d wish them to initiate with you. More >
From Grinding to Gentleness
“With all the work I’ve put into this project you’d think I’d be getting better results.” This almost universal frustration crosses our minds and even our lips on occasion. People and projects don’t always behave the way we’d like – sometimes stopping for a “holy” moment can make a difference in our perspective. More >
“God’s Gift to the Human Race”
“I wonder what sort of things folks do or don’t do to make the Sabbath different/special? Several months ago I decided not to turn on the computer on Sunday. It’s a refreshing break,” was a comment I received after last week’s thought. I replied that I have to make my Sabbath moments on non-Sundays most of the time – especially when I’m conscious that I am not working in a healthy way. More >
Subverting the System
“Nothing was open, people were strolling, families were together, it was a refreshing culture shock”, was the way our friend described his family’s Sabbath experience in Jerusalem over Christmas. More >
