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Prayer in Motion Book Excerpt: Focusing in the Wilderness

Below is an excerpt from Prayer in Motion: Connecting with God in Fidgety Times. Our lives are filled with things that distract us, that demand our attention, and that make taking on a regular routine of prayer difficult. And whether we admit it or not, whether we are proud of it or not, whether weContinue reading “Prayer in Motion Book Excerpt: Focusing in the Wilderness”

How to Stifle a Culture of Call

Here’s an obvious thing: those who discern a call to ministry, do so in a variety of ways. The shape that a calling may take is unique to the gifts, life experience, and interests of the particular person discerning it. For as long as most church structures have existed, the primary form that such aContinue reading “How to Stifle a Culture of Call”

Making Lent By Walking

I again had difficulty choosing a Lenten practice this year. This has been happening more often than not lately. Originally, I had the idea to wake up a little earlier each morning to observe a quiet prayer time. True to my intention, I set my alarm for Ash Wednesday morning, ready to get started. WhenContinue reading “Making Lent By Walking”