Category Archives: recovery

A Somewhat Organized Sunday

Today, Sunday April 6th has gotten off to a good start. I began the day at Starbucks for my usual vanilla latte. I went the early Kairos service at church, where I was reminded to “be curious” and not be judgmental. I then went to the “Difficult Questions” Sunday school class and am still attemptingContinue reading “A Somewhat Organized Sunday”

Saturday Thoughts on April 5th…

It’s exactly one month in to my hiatus from social media. While I can say I’ve had some great plans for the time I would be gaining from this effort, I’m not so sure I’ve optimized the days and weeks I’ve been afforded with break. Some of the activities I’ve been known for, I’ve continuedContinue reading “Saturday Thoughts on April 5th…”

The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media

I’m taking the season of Lent to take a break from all social media. The first two days have been relatively easy, but I’ve caught myself going through some of the same motions as before…. Wednesday, March 5th was my first day away from social media. It also happened to be the only day thisContinue reading “The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media”

Cultural Heritage

I am most interested in the parts of my ancestral heritage that were involved in ministry. I am aware that several ancestors down the line were Lutheran ministers. I’ve done some research on their service in the ministry, finding that one helped found the local university I attended and received two degrees from. I justContinue reading “Cultural Heritage”

Another Daily Reading: Touchstones

We all carry it within us: supreme strength, the fullness of wisdom, unquenchable joy. It is never thwarted and cannot be destroyed. But it is hidden deep, which is what makes life a problem.Huston Smith How does a man lose touch with his strength, his wisdom, his joy? Perhaps it is in the nature ofContinue reading “Another Daily Reading: Touchstones”

Daily Readings….

Meditation for the DayBe calm, be true, be quiet. Do not get emotionally upset by anything that happens around you. Feel a deep, inner security in the goodness and purpose in the universe. Be true to your highest ideals. Do not let yourself slip back into the old ways of reacting. Stick to your spiritualContinue reading “Daily Readings….”

Each Day Unfolds…

Each day unfolds as it will. Although we may have the most-detailed of plans, there are those events that can and will occur that are unforeseen. Then we do the best that we can to deal with those and if necessary, modify our plans. There are many aspects of our daily lives that we doContinue reading “Each Day Unfolds…”

Continuing to Walk Despite the Fear

I am reminded this morning that there are those times our minds are going to be filled with fear. Yet despite those fears, we must continue walking the forward path. It is during some of these times that our greatest gains in faith are to be found. While I was driving yesterday morning, I heardContinue reading “Continuing to Walk Despite the Fear”

Random Thoughts – Day Twenty-One

These thoughts and emotions that I’ve been experiencing over the past several weeks have been all over the place. I’ve placed myself in several situations, including the interim teaching position, that are causing my mental chatter to be at an all-time high. And all I can do at this point is take it one dayContinue reading “Random Thoughts – Day Twenty-One”