The young Brazillian man has his hand full of baked goods. I ask if it is a special occasion. "No special occasion. I work beside a bakery and I pick them up for my wife from time to time to show her I love her. She complains that I am making her fat, but she … Continue reading Elevator Conversation | Sweet Love
Start by looking for signs of life
Today I went for a walk for the first time since injuring my knee two and a half months ago. I went on the instructions of my physiotherapist and out of a strong craving to be mobile again. I only got about 250 metres before I felt that first pang and knew better than to … Continue reading Start by looking for signs of life
A year of living gratefully
It's been a year of grateful living! The question that started it all was, What changes when we give thanks? A year ago I was headed toward burnout and was stunningly short on compassion even though I worked in a helping ministry. I put to the test the "in everything" from 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "In … Continue reading A year of living gratefully
5 ways to use social media as a spiritual practice
Social media has been around long enough that we’re becoming savvy about its pitfalls. On a virtual platform, there are very real dangers such as privacy threats, cons, and harassment. Studies confirm its addictive qualities and negative impact on mental health. And we can probably raise a hand to the doomscrolling, distraction, and envy-generating that … Continue reading 5 ways to use social media as a spiritual practice
In Everything 