Sometimes I wonder to myself: “What makes me worthy to be listened to?” In saying this, it may appear that I am fishing for complements, or that I might be second-guessing my vocation. It is neither of these. The question reminds me that I am not always worthy to be listened to when I tell others about my own thoughts – my own opinions – about anything that flows through my own brain from my limited experience. What makes what I say worthy to be listened to is when what I speak is the truth.
I worked on the team for the Walk to Emmaus #110 in the Shenandoah Valley Walk to Emmaus Community this past weekend. The Upper Room Ministries not only publishes the Upper Room devotional books that many churches order and provide for members and other people, but they have developed other spiritual ministries which include other…
Sometimes I wonder to myself: “What makes me worthy to be listened to?” In saying this, it may appear that I am fishing for complements, or that I might be second-guessing my vocation. It is neither of these. The question reminds me that I am not always worthy to be listened to when I tell…
The 5-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation in Virginia ended today. We have waited since 2020 for conditions of the pandemic to be right so that the Academy could be held. The theme was: Pilgrimage with the Psalms. One of our speakers, Rev. Dale Clem spoke about many different pilgrimages that are meaningful to Christians, including…
Life is terrible? – That’s nothing new. Faith that God is there with you can bring you through the uncertainty. Life is awesome? – that’s nothing new. Faith that God is celebrating with you is the way that your faith is being strengthened by the real and present hope in this moment.
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