It goes without saying that these are unprecedented times we are living in. Like me, you may have seen the following… Cruise ships pictured floating offshore in quarantine Store shelves depleted and empty The photos from Italy of overwhelmed doctors due to the rapid spreading of the Coronavirus Rush hour is eerily sparse due to […]
The Power of Lament
How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long must I bear this pain in my soul, and live with sorrow all the day? How long will fear rule my life? Notice my heart and answer me, O my God; enlighten me, lest I […]
Thoughts from Life in Uncertain Times
Exactly a week ago today, I left town to be with my 89 year-old dad. He was having partial knee surgery. That, just as the corona virus was barreling around the globe causing disruption, disease, and death along with their companion’s uncertainty, fear and anxiety. The timing of surgery in this moment seemed questionable, but […]
The Church Has Left the Building
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another–and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Heb 10:24-25 NIV – 24 Remember the little children’s hand motion: Here’s the church. Here’s […]
This is the Way
It’s interesting how the world is suddenly moving in step with me. Through my struggle with inclusion body myositis, my life has significantly slowed down over the last few years. The deterioration of my leg, arm and throat muscles has narrowed down my capabilities to living life as it comes, one day at a time. […]
All Things for Good
Editor’s Note: Today’s post is from guest author, Heidi Stout, who is finding creative ways to incorporate spiritual practices into extended time at home with four teenagers. Heidi and her husband Kurt were members of Journey Generation 26, Faculty Training 2, and Spiritual Direction. They live in North Manchester, Indiana where they are raising Isaac, […]
Who Does God Want to Be for You?
Editor’s Note: This week I’ve asked the TLI bloggers to share what God is saying to them in this unprecedented time. This month’s blog posts will be a series of personal insights meant to encourage and strengthen our relationship with God and with others. If you have not contributed to the blog in the past, […]
