Lectionaries, Themes, God’s Power and Reading Big & Small (April 20 Devotion)
“Messy: God Likes it That Way” Book Review
I'm a mom. In fact, I'm a mom of ten kids. Yes, ten. You might think a mom of ten kids would be naturally accepting, even if by default, of disorder and messiness. You might think so, but you'd be wrong. Although I can usually put up with a little mess for awhile, eventually a pile of legos, stray school books, or a growing pile of papers on my desk puts me over the top. And from that … [Read more...]
The Six Senses of Right-Brain Thinking: A Model for Ministry?
In the first half of A Whole New Mind, Daniel Pink establishes the basis and rationale for his suggestion that right-brain aptitudes are increasingly necessary in our era, which he terms the Conceptual Age. Without negating the value of left-brain reasoning, Pink suggests six specific proficiencies: design, story, symphony, empathy, play and meaning. When combined with more traditional … [Read more...]
God’s slave
"Mom, Kia says God has a slave." Josiah's loud pronouncement startled me away from my reading, while also answering my puzzlement over what they had been so heatedly discussing for the past several minutes. Unsure how to respond, I looked up at Josiah. "Really? A slave?" Scrambling for the proper words to correct and educate my two five year old boys, my thinking was cut … [Read more...]
Your life as a story
Who doesn't love a great story? A story that captures our heart, our mind and our imaginations. A story that moves us, inspires and uplifts. A story that endures and persists. Of all the stories you know, what's your favorite? Maybe it's the story of a historical figure, fictional character or even a relative. But have you ever considered your own story? Author Donald Miller whose … [Read more...]
