I work with four stages of transition (entry, destabilization, alignment, direction). Each is equally important but at times I think I get the most fascinated with the first stage because of the challenge of discernment. The spectrum in the first stage can be from an internal restlessness to a state of shock as one processes […]
Originally posted on December 20, 2008 The invitation to simplicity is a wholistic response to the presence of God in our lives. Simplicity happens when I realize that my whole being is in God and that I have no need for anything else to support my life. The presence of God puts all things into […]
I love being a chaplain. God gives the opportunity to be with people during times of a spiritual, physical, emotional trainwreck. Transitions have a way of becoming a crisis for those who don’t have someone to walk with them. It is a joy to be able to walk with those in transition. In the past […]
When I was first asked by the leaders at Camp Okoboji to lead a retreat for high school students teaching contemplative prayer and contemplative life I must admit that I was quite skeptical. The retreats with middle aged and young adults had been very meaningful but I just wasn’t sure it would work with high […]
I have had an incredible experience this past year while serving as a chaplain at a major medical center and working with two different groups of people in a program called Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). I could probably write a book on this experience. The experience has helped me to deepen the understanding of meeting […]