Editor’s note: Julie White, a graduate of Generation 18, brings a valuable perspective during a time of year when the reality of life crosses path with the joy of Christmas. Julie is the founder and Executive Director of “The Unfolding Soul”; a ministry which offers people spiritual rest and renewal so they can deepen their […]
Never Alone
I was all alone. Well, alone with my paddle, my boat, and my life jacket. A few weeks ago, some friends and I journeyed east to go whitewater canoeing on a few rivers. The trip was partially for training purposes and partially just for the excitement and challenge of paddling an unknown river and some […]
Filling the Emptiness
Thou hast created us for Thyself, and our heart is not quiet until it rests in Thee. Saint Augustine There’s a concept floating around. It has something to do with all of us having this heart-shaped hole inside of us only God can fill. I believe this to be metaphorically true. I think it’s often communicated (or perceived) that this filling is a one time event. […]
The Final Breath
The Fate of a Self-Important Leader
Recently I have been rereading the story of Samson in Judges 13-16. One thing that has always intrigued and bothered me about Samson is why in the world he would ever tell Delilah the secret of his strength. Each of the first three times when Samson misleads her about the source of his strength, she […]
God’s Kingdom Grows Like an Oasis
I love this insight from Elton Trueblood about how an organic church grows: ?Those who observe the desert are well aware of the way in which the relatively inconspicuous oasis begins to conquer the wasteland, A single blade of grass, alone in the desert, would be sure to wither and die, while seed sown indiscriminately […]
Spiritual Direction & Prayer
There is a great collection of classic excerpts on theme of spiritual direction from classic writers by Jerome Neufelder and Mary C. Coelho simply titled,?Writing on Spiritual Direction. It?s been out of print for some time, but I find it a very helpful collection of excerpts not available in other books. Below is a little […]
