Jun
09
We all have people that drain us, confuse us, irritate us and ignore us. When we spend time with these folks we come away exhausted. But there are also people that truly refresh us. You know, they are the ones that you can’t wait to hang out with, the ones that get your mind and …
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Jun
07
I recently had a remarkable unplug at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky. It was a beautiful place, especially the sight awaiting me on my first hike. At the top of a tall, grassy hill was a mound of stone topped with a simple cross, all surrounded by bushes and trees. The warm day, blue …
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May
31
Well, my time with the Monks of Gethsemani last week was tremendous. Outside of their 7-times-a-day liturgy, it is a place of total silence. Spending two days without talking made several things apparent to me. These weren’t new things, but things that are too easily ignored in the normal streams of life. I talk way …
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May
23
I’m leaving this morning for The Abbey of Gethsemani in Trappist Kentucky. Once again, my hope is to “unplug” from the world for a couple of days and seek the Lord’s face. My main supplies will be my Bible, Kindle, journal and guitar. I’ll also be bringing a church directory with me to pray through …
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Apr
13
Ever feel all alone? Ever get so lost in your bitterness that you end up thinking or acting just plain stupid? Ever feel like everyone and everything is against you? Me too. But as I wallowed around in self-pity and bitterness the other day, God reminded me of Psalm 73…one of my favorite Psalms. Then …
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