Tag: spiritual growth
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Quit the Molding
For a while now, I have been working towards the development of a “morning routine” that first and foremost devoted time to God. I am by no means a “morning person”, and frankly, I find it hard to believe many people naturally are. Nonetheless, studying the practices of others, I decided I would force myself…
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December Musings: On What Works
“Every one of us needs to find our own unique way of reaching the universe of increased awareness. I have come to be quite certain that no one way is any better than another. Whatever leads each of us to our destination of relationship with the Divine Lover, with the central core of meaning in…
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On Letting Go – Minimalism and Deepening Faith
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23 I threw a lot away yesterday. Over the last two years, I have been trying to become a minimalist for mostly the sake of my faith. If you know me, you know I…
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September Musings: Heart-Centered Spiritual Disciplines
The other night, I stumbled across this individual explaining their regret in waiting for marriage. It wasn’t that they did, rather, it was that they didn’t apply the waiting to anything beyond the physical obedience to God. Over the last couple years, I have experienced times of great discipline and times of total inconsistency. Unfortunately,…
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For God & For Them
“Sometimes the best we can do is make the choice to act as if this life is a gift. That honors God. And if we make a practice of it, a practice of defying our anxiety and depression by getting out of bed and just giving a few moments of silent prayer of thanks for…
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