photo by Chris Liu “Where are you, Adam?” According to Dr. Dan Allender, this is the most central question of the Bible. (To Be Told, p. 193) When I read this. I stopped. Dumbfounded. I had never considered this question before. Ever. Instead, I had held tight to my naïve, angry, simple-minded version of the Adam … Continue reading Holy Shit
Books and Movies
Contemplations on what I’m reading and watching.
The Fourfold Path of Forgiveness
I’ve been discussing The Book of Forgiving by Desmond and Mpho Tutu in a book study the past two weeks and pondering its Fourfold Path: Telling the Story, Naming the Hurt, Extending Forgiveness, Renewing or Releasing the Relationship. As a result, I’ve thought more about the word “witness” that I mentioned in my September 10 self-worth post. … Continue reading The Fourfold Path of Forgiveness
Fitness and Forgiveness
Have you ever tried to manage life better by implementing a plan? You know, "proper planning prevents poor performance?" That kind of plan? But then you don't follow your so-called proper plan? And then, instead of adding peace, The Plan feeds frustration with self-defeating thoughts. What's wrong with you? Why can't you follow along? I … Continue reading Fitness and Forgiveness
October Celebrates National Book Month
Are you excited? It's National Book Month!! Yay! And in honor of October, I'd love for you to join me in a discussion of a book I mentioned last week, The Book of Forgiving by Desmond Tutu and his daughter, Mpho Tutu. I read this book a few months ago in my good friend Elly's … Continue reading October Celebrates National Book Month
Self-worth Rises Above Bondage
Just a brief post to let you know that on this September 17th day in 1849, Araminta “Minty” Ross, better known as Harriett Tubman, first escaped from slavery with two of her brothers. She returned however because her brothers had second thoughts and insisted on going back. It would take several more weeks before Harriett would … Continue reading Self-worth Rises Above Bondage
Self-worth vs. Self-esteem
Self-worth is the belief that we are worthy of being seen, heard, and valued, regardless of performance.Self-esteem is the belief that you can do things well. It's all about performance.(Halo Project International) *** My narrow understanding of the word "witness" expanded this week into self-worth, as in our lives need to be witnessed by another. … Continue reading Self-worth vs. Self-esteem
National Read a Book Day
Before I begin this National Read a Book Day blog, I need to begin with a few thoughts about God. Some of you are perfectly comfortable with God. Some of you are not. And others may even be repelled by the thought of God. The intent of this post is not to stir up a … Continue reading National Read a Book Day
Finding Peace in a Better “We”
On September 21, 2015, "International Day of Peace," a judge declared my divorce as final (the irony, right?). I wish I could say I was at peace on that day, but I felt a mixture of emotions: relief, sadness, heaviness, and a bit lost, as in "What now?" After nearly a five-year process of ups … Continue reading Finding Peace in a Better “We”
Dramedy Adds to Self-care Month
October Contemplation: Self-care is Not SelfishMonthly Post #2: "Dramedy Adds to Self-care Month" I watched a great dramedy this past week. These movies are my favorite, the ones that capture life’s bitter truth, but generously sprinkle it with humor. This was the second time I watched this movie, but when weekend plans fell through, I … Continue reading Dramedy Adds to Self-care Month
Self-awareness Fosters Healthier Dialogue
photo by Gabriela Arp August Contemplation: Effective Communication—writing and speakingAugust Post #3 I’m re-reading a book, a book I think our government should pay every citizen to read—friends, spouses, students; parents, bosses, teachers; co-workers, co-volunteers; and most especially politicians. This book, in my opinion, should not only be implemented into our healthcare plans, but be put … Continue reading Self-awareness Fosters Healthier Dialogue