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Notes on the Adventures and Misadventures of the Journey of Faith
The holidays often invite us to paint a picture-perfect moment—as if we are all supposed to arrive at the table glowing with joy, free from grief, and carrying nothing but gratitude. And while we do have much to be thankful for, many of us also come to this season with a quiet ache, a longing, …
Continue reading "Broken Hallelujahs: A Thanksgiving Reflection"
Life is fast-too fast. We try our best to keep up only to wear ourselves out and fall further behind. I know some of you might be thinking, "What choice do we have? Everything is moving so fast." And you're right—the pace of life today feels almost impossible to keep up with. The deadlines. The …
Walking the Way: The Invitation to a Beautiful Life ⸻ “Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” (St. Francis of Assisi) For most of my life, I’ve stood behind a pulpit—proclaiming the gospel, week after week. But these days, I find myself more convinced than ever that the most powerful sermons …
When I was in elementary school, we played kickball on the playground. The way it worked is we would go out on the playground on pretty days, and we would pick and choose our teams. What I remember most, though, wasn’t the game itself—it was the picking of the teams. We always had the same …
Continue reading "Why Jesus Doesn’t Wear Political Hats – Following Jesus in a Divided World"
Being a pastor today is not for the faint of heart. The role feels more treacherous than it once did. Every decision carries weight, and each sermon risks being heard less as a gospel message and more as political commentary. Many pastors find themselves caught in a painful tension: do they tell the truth as …
Continue reading "Speaking the Truth in Love: Beyond Tribalism"
Walking the WayBy Robert White | Enspirit.blog “When you remember who you are, what will you become?” Rumi once asked that question, and it remains a defining question for all of us. If you prefer a more modern version, think of The Lion King. Simba, the young lion, stares into the reflection pool and hears …
This blog page is dedicated to exploring the highs and lows of the spiritual journey. We are on a transformative pilgrimage as we navigate the winding paths, unexpected detours, and deep questions of faith. Our aim is to delve deep into what it means to walk the way of Jesus, sharing personal reflections, insights from …
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We’ve been high in the mountains of Guatemala this week—7,500 feet up in a place that feels closer to heaven than the noise of the world we left behind. The Mayan village of Chuluc rests in the shadow of a volcano, but what truly takes your breath away isn’t the altitude or the landscape—it's the …
Continue reading "Reflections from a Mayan Village: A Lesson in Kindness"
Last week, traveling across the country with my grandson, I was inspired by the large, open spaces of the American West. From the prairies of West Texas to the mountain ranges rising from desert sands, and finally to the Pacific Ocean, the land seemed to speak. It called to me: Live large. Breathe deep. Step …
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