Reflections & Ponderings The Pilgrim Life

I Do Not Love my Neighbor

“…but I do not even sacrifice my happiness, well-being, and peace for the good of my neighbor. If I did love him as myself, as the gospel bids, his misfortunes would distress me also, his happiness would bring delight to me too. But on the contrary, I listen to curious, unhappy stories about my neighbor, and I am not distressed; I remain quite undisturbed or, what is still worse, I find a sort of pleasure…

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Ordinary is Extraordinary The Pilgrim Life

Don’t be Found Clinging to Trash

Living as a wanderer The Pilgrim Life

What does God Expect from us Ordinary Folk?

Devotionals Ordinary is Extraordinary Spiritual Formation The Pilgrim Life

Moving in Ordinary Ways

Our ordinariness is, in fact, extraordinary. (click for the previous story)  When we view ourselves as magnificently created beings, we realize our greatness comes from our maker and the one whom we choose to follow. We are not great alone, but in our connectedness, first with God and then each other, we can live with extraordinary purpose. To reach our potential, purpose, and fulfilled-ness we must find our way back to the path in which we…

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Prayer Life

Defining the Prayer Relationship

Reflection after spending time cultivating a life of prayer.   Time for a DTR (Defining the Relationship) We’ve all been in relationships where we need a specialized moment to define the intentions or establish guidelines. Though a bit comical, I hope this prayer journey has been like a DTR with God. A time for God to define who you are through His eyes; space for Him to establish His rule in your heart, and give you…

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