Does God care about clutter?
We are consumers by nature, habit, training, and culture. We are engrained [read: addicted] in our own way of thinking: we need this; we should do that; s/he should do this; I need to go here or there….to feel complete or whole…or to distract from my inner noise. Such a mindset can draw us away […]
Chronic Clutter
Your home is not only a physical structure but also a spiritual sanctuary that should offer you rest, respite, and retreat with God. If the cozy cradle of your home feels more like clutter claustrophobia, thus restricting your capacity to revitalize and recharge, consider implementing micro-systems and mini-routines to reclaim your space. Making any space […]
Prayer does not change God, rather prayer changes the one who prays.
The Lord calls us to commune with Him throughout every moment of every day. He patiently and longingly awaits our acceptance of His infinite love and mercy. 2 Corinthians 3:18 “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed into His likeness from one degree of glory to another; […]
On Mary & Martha
In the Gospel of Luke (10:38-42), sisters Mary and Martha welcome Jesus into their home, both eager to serve Him. Their respective hostess styles manifest quite differently to the point of Martha nudging Jesus to cajole Mary to fall into line and help Martha. So many lessons spring from this short, yet oft-cited vignette. Although […]