A Needed Skill Empathy matters. To be seen, heard, and understood meets our deepest human need to be known and accepted for who we are as a person rather than for what we do or what we can offer or what we can afford. If we attempt to follow the golden rule and treat others as we want to be … [Read more...]
Pause and Breathe
Take Time to Reflect With all that is going on in the world today, my mind seems to be working overtime. My thoughts shift from one topic to another, and my emotions follow – frustrated with the inconveniences caused by COVID, angry about injustices that seem never-ending, burdened by the 24-hour … [Read more...]
Practicing Presence
Relational Muscles Last week I claimed, “Transitioning with grace requires the skill of being present to this moment, even if it’s difficult.” Well in the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit for me, learning the skill of being present to this moment was difficult by itself – whether or not … [Read more...]
Bible Study as a Way of Life
I Know Where the Water Is When traveling through the desert you better know where the water is. While most of us probably don’t live in the desert, the idea of the desert is an appropriate metaphor for trying to live life disconnected from life-giving resources. What are the life-giving resources … [Read more...]