Archive: January, 2013

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German Transitions

On Jan.21.13 , In Events by

Talk about life-changing events….back in 1987, I received a phone call from LeRoy Wilke, asking if I would become involved in a project through the Board for Youth Services of the LCMS to work with Rev. Herb Brokering on what was to be called JourneyFest 1990.  Agreeing to participate in that event has led to […]

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Seeking Peace and Safety

On Jan.21.13 , In Spiritual Formation by

I pray for and seek a life of nonviolence.  It is my prayer that, as God gives peace through Christ, this peace will be translated into action.  In the sixth century, when Europe was experiencing economic, communal, and social collapse, and marauding bands of destructive tribes wrought violence throughout the countryside, Benedict of Nursia created […]

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LutherFest 500

On Jan.21.13 , In Unfiled by

I AM SO EXCITED!   Two people have contacted me to join Luther Fest 500 in Wittenberg, Germany this summer.  You, too, are invited. Luther Fest 500, based in Wittenberg, Germany from June 17-23, 2013, will be quite an adventure.  Lost and Found has put together an incredible program for ALL AGES that includes side trips […]

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Electronic Spiritual Direction

On Jan.21.13 , In Spiritual Direction by

Communication via Skype has offered a whole new dimension for spiritual direction.  As a Spiritual Director, I need to be able to see the person.  Some are able to do spiritual direction on the phone, but that is not me. I am available to do spiritual direction via Skype or FaceTime on iPhone and iPad.  […]

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Pains and Joys of Transition

On Jan.21.13 , In Life Transition by

After the past two newsletters, people contacted me about transitions in their lives.  Some of these voices have been blasts from the past and others have been folks with whom I am often in touch.  The contacts have been about transitions in life and they fall into one of two scenarios.  One type is from […]

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