My new book, Holy Vulnerability: Spiritual Practices for the Broken, Ashamed, Anxious and Afraid, comes out on July 6, 2021, and I wanted to introduce some of the ideas in it here each week over the next few months. The idea for Holy Vulnerability came to me on an international flight a couple years ago.Continue reading “Overcoming Fear?”
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A New Book…Coming July 2021
The quarantine time from March-July 2020 was rough in so many ways for all of us. I wish I had written this book before it hit us because I think the spiritual practices I write about will help us all in times of difficulty and stress, when we’re seeking to cope with change, trauma, sickness,Continue reading “A New Book…Coming July 2021”
A Book…
I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was 6. I used to tell people that when I grew up, I’d have 12 kids, live on Cape Cod, and be a writer. Turns out, only one of those things was true, but really it is the most important one! I’m a writer. And, I’ve beenContinue reading “A Book…”
An Evening Prayer
That this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful, We entreat you, O Lord. That your holy angels may lead us in paths of peace and goodwill, We entreat you, O Lord. That we may be pardoned and forgiven for our sins and offenses, We entreat you, O Lord. That there may be peace toContinue reading “An Evening Prayer”
A Simple Outdoor Practice for the Weekend
I led an outdoor experience Wednesday night at Willow Creek in which we practiced visio divina (holy seeing). This is a simple and compelling practice that helps us see the wonder of God’s creation and leads us into a posture of prayer. It takes about 15 minutes. This weekend is supposed to be beautiful outside.Continue reading “A Simple Outdoor Practice for the Weekend”
A Sacred Space for the New Year
If you’re looking to open some sacred space to welcome 2017, I created this table liturgy as a way to reflect, celebrate, and pray with friends or family around the table. Give it a try, you’ll be amazed at the conversation and holy things that emerge. Use some of it or all of it! Enjoy! [There’s a pdfContinue reading “A Sacred Space for the New Year”
Christmas
[I’m sure no real poet would call this a poem, but I suppose that is part of the point…] I’ve done some bad things. Words have Spilled out both with and without intent to harm. It’s true, though I try not to dwell on it. I wish I’d kept my mind and body pure, Sure,Continue reading “Christmas”
Two Poems for the Waiting
Let Us Be Poor Again We are overrun by idols and pride and fear. So let us be poor again. Hollow us out to be filled with your holiness. Oh, let us be poor once more. What We’ve Forgotten “Again He will come,” we tell all who will listen. Our mouths are so sure. YetContinue reading “Two Poems for the Waiting”
Now Is the Time
I came across this beautiful blessing written by the late John O’Donohue in his book To Bless the Space Between Us. It seems apt for this time in our country. And his are not the only words that are apt—indeed, this is a time to listen to those who are hurting and oppressed because theyContinue reading “Now Is the Time”
The Truth About The Election…At Least For Me
There will be books written about this time in the United States’ history. I’m sure many are already being written. What does all this mean? Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Where does the truth lie? Do we even have the ability to know anymore? I can’t sort it all through. The deepest truth I can findContinue reading “The Truth About The Election…At Least For Me”
