We don’t see Christ callously tossing aside plastic water bottles and hauling around a bunch of “stuff” as he travelled the countryside preaching and teaching. In the long history of Christianity, living life in a modest, frugal manner has always been a thing. … More Why Climate Change is an Issue of Faith
The practice of spirituality in nature is accessible to virtually everyone. You don’t need any special equipment. You don’t necessarily have to go very far from where you are at this very moment. … More You Don’t Have to Hike the Appalachian Trail to Find Spirituality in Nature
It’s been a hard week here in the United States. Perhaps it’s been a hard week for you personally as well. Give yourself a break. Step outside, without your phone, and take advantage of the peace on offer for all of us. … More In Times of Stress, Peace is Just A Few Steps Outside
Set in an Episcopal parish in Tennessee, this book shows the church at its best, with people caring for each other and making amazing connections. … More Introducing My New Book, “The Prayer Shawl Chronicles”
New books for adult spiritual formation! This month’s list includes both fiction and non-fiction. It’s all about story, and fiction about faith can often spark discussion that’s deeply engaging and thought provoking. … More New Spiritual Formation Resources, Summer 2019
Several new books to foster adult spiritual formation have just come out. Here are my reviews of a great variety of newly published books: Own Your Everyday: Overcome the Pressure to Prove and Show Up for What You Were Made to Do by Jordan Dooley, truly inspired me. The author speaks to women struggling with … More New Adult Spiritual Formation Resources
By working in harmony with nature, you can find a sense of peace and calm, literally getting your hands in dirt and connecting with the soil and water that fuels our lives. … More Gardening is Spirituality in Action
“What happens in the Garden IS the story of the Christianity. Death becomes new life, despite a seemingly hopeless state of affairs at the beginning of the process.” … More Good Friday in the Garden
Spending time outdoors, in the natural world, is a time-honored part of Christian spirituality. We feel refreshed, we are able to put our problems in better perspective, and we are able to find peace in places with birds (instead of tweets) chirping. We know that Jesus, Moses, and other major figures in scripture spent time … More Youth Spirituality and the Importance of Time in Nature
The first soft, warm breeze of spring brushes your face. After a long winter of enclosed spaces, the cruel sting of subzero temperatures, and a bleak landscape, you finally feel the hope and the possibilities of new growth in the short-term future. All of us have a place where we can become truly and fully … More A Springtime Meditation
Sycamore Cove 