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On Paths Untrodden

On Nov.07.11 , In Events by

“ON PATHS UNTRODDEN” A PIVOT POINT RETREAT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Northwoods Adventure Lutherhostel at Heartwood What an incredible experience to join with a group of people over 50 in order to explore life and the future under the theme, “On Paths Untrodden.” The week together offered time in the Scriptures, time for prayer, time for conversation and sharing […]

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Transitions are sure interesting……

On May.13.10 , In Events, Spiritual Direction by

Right now I am in the process of retiring from something that I have done for 24 years and, in addition, preparing to move into something totally new.  Ambiguity is the name of the game as things wind down in some parts of life before the new parts are ready to take wing.  It is […]

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Mediocrity vrs Average

On Dec.03.08 , In Events, Life Transition, Spiritual Formation, Unfiled by

I believe it to be ok to accept and even celebrate, average.  Average is a good thing and represents those of us who plod along doing the best we know how to do. I am really getting frustrated with the concept of mediocrity.  I think it is a virus.  It settles for “good enough.”  It […]

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Listen With the Ear of Your Heart

On Aug.09.08 , In Events, Spiritual Formation, Unfiled by

Hospitality is the key to outreach with the Christian message.  There are so many reports of those, especially young adults, who will not connect with the Church because of negative perceptions and experiences.  This kind of damage is hard to undo but it can be reframed when we listen.  Listen to the story.  Listen to […]

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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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