Progress To A Transformed Christian Life
I recently read a tremendous definition of Spirituality. Geoffrey Wainwright says that Spirituality is "praying while living." I thank God, and my wife, for giving me a strong sense of the spiritual while also carrying a keen awareness of the practical. One of God's gifts to me is being able to connect the two. For... Continue Reading →
In one of the readings for the Apprentice Experience, James Bryan Smith quotes St. Augustine and this fascinating concept, "good things peculiar to the good." Basically, there is a treasure of goodness found in God and with God that Christians experience that those outside of this faith know nothing about. The idea being that nonbelievers... Continue Reading →
If you would have asked me in 2000 what my favorite spiritual discipline would be 16 years later, I would venture the following guesses: solitude and silence or journaling or simplicity or service. These seemed to fit better with my natural personality and interests. It turns out that my favorite soul-training exercise is scripture memorization... Continue Reading →
On Oct. 7, join me and the fabulous musical duo of Chad and Melissa Edgington for a night of great music, laughter, good people, and TACOS. The event will be at La Taxqueno Tacquiera in Dallas, Texas (207 W. Suffolk Ave.). 6:30-8:30. All are invited, kids too! The purpose behind the night is to get... Continue Reading →
I remember being at home on the Friday morning after September 11, 2001. I was watching our 2-year old daughter as she played oblivious to the images and sadness that was on display as a memorial service played on our TV. When Billy Graham got up to speak and to pray I shed a few... Continue Reading →
The university where I work recently conducted an inauguration service for a new President. It had all that you would expect; dignitaries representing important places and institutions, fancy clothes and regalia, grandiose music, and words of inspiration and acknowledgement. It also exemplified aspects of Growing Up that can be peculiar attributes of mature Christian leaders.... Continue Reading →
In this space, I have intentionally tried to use less religious words to help communicate what we are trying to accomplish in our spiritual life. I have avoided using phrases such as "spiritual formation" and "discipleship" because I fear that these terms have become lost in church-speak and hold little meaning. Or they have been... Continue Reading →
What Spiritual Exercise(s) has had the most impact on your Growing Up? For me, it has to be reading/studying and solitude with a little bit of small group community to keep me encouraged and accountable. Whatever activity that benefits you the most in Growing Up, make sure you are including that in your life on... Continue Reading →
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