Archive: January, 2008

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Irresistible Revolution….some thoughts

On Jan.30.08 , In Spiritual Formation, Unfiled by

Shane Claiborne’s book, “Irresistible Revoltion,” is absolutely profound.  However, what he writes about is really not new.  Shane is bringing back for me the passions that I had when I was in high school and college and reminded me of our work for civil rights, ecology, peace and justice.  The late 60’s and early 70’s […]

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What would Martin Luther do today?

On Jan.16.08 , In Life Transition, Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Formation, Unfiled by

The YM 2008 Conference was wonderful. Dan Kimball did a wonderful job of raising questions. We could discuss the answers….I don’t think we would totally agree….but I LOVE the questions. Kimball went back and wrote on his web page about the conference and then he did this part: « Imagining Martin Luther if he was […]

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A Metaphor from a less than 600 Pound Gorilla

On Jan.10.08 , In Events, Life Transition, Spiritual Formation, Unfiled by

Ishmael is the gorilla’s name.  Yes, he is under 600 pounds and he talks and he is a philosopher.  Ishmael is the prime character in three books written by Daniel Quinn  (Ishmael, My Ismael, The Story of B).  Ishmael helps his students understand that the world is divided by Takers and Leavers, each with their […]

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Crisis and Faith Formation

On Jan.09.08 , In Life Transition, Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Formation by

One of the folks who posted on Pivot Point mentioned that he was intrigued that I had said on a retreat that my own expression of spirituality had changed as a result of a crisis in my life. The crisis prompted me to a more inward journey than before and seeking to be aware of […]

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Emerging Church, Part 2

On Jan.07.08 , In Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Formation by

The second day was very helpful. Kimball didn’t say it this way but my filter puts it in terms of my own belief and practice. The challenge is to be able to read and assess the context of the individual or group in order to respond appropriately (would this be another form of proper distinction […]

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