A Journal entry… the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings. Philippians 3:10 This seems to refer to a certain deeper communion with you in suffering – a communion that is not exactly what any of us thought we were signing up for when we said “Yes” to you. I’m not sure I am willing most …
the sufferers’ club part 1
… the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings. Philippians 3:10 A Journal entry of mine in 2008… It’s helped me to know that I am not alone in this hellacious world. Others (whose pain I had not formerly known) have, with your support and help, navigated these treacherous waters. It’s like being thrown into a …
God’s Passionate Pursuit of People (Part 1)
Noticing God in more places than I used to... A couple of things have been changing in my thinking about God. First, I’m noticing him in more places than I used to. I’m used to seeing him in the Bible, in other people (mostly Christians), in my experiences in the Spirit, in the Church, in …
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What mysteries? And why muse them?
I call this musingthemysteries because I’m more and more a “muser” about Jesus and the mystery with which he leaves us. “Muse” means to cogitate, ruminate, think, ponder, contemplate, deliberate and (even) dream…. Originally the word meant to mutter (I do a lot of that), to gaze meditatively on, and even be astonished! With all …