Today’s the day! A new book was born into the world! If you ever experience shame, anxiety, fear, or get stuck in your own brokenness, consider this book a companion. Have you ever noticed that when you begin to spiral into shame, act out in anger, or curl up with anxiety, you feel the effectsContinue reading “Holy Vulnerability: Spiritual Practices for the Broken, Ashamed, Anxious, and Afraid”
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It’s here…well, almost!
The drop date is July 6, 2021! But my copies have arrived!
Overcoming Fear?
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?”
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”
