Tag: Spiritual Life

Strengthening the Soul (3)

“The unexamined life is not worth living.” As I recall, Socrates said this at his trial for heresy. Socrates was on trial for encouraging his students to challenge the accepted beliefs of their day and instead think for themselves. Fast forward to 2010. The alarm clock rings. It is the beginning of a new day.… Continue reading Strengthening the Soul (3)

Strengthening the Soul (2)

I really needed to slow down. In fact, I needed to stop. Just two weeks ago, I was in Ruth Haley Barton’s class, “Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership” at Wheaton College. The class was not only lecture but included times for prayer, worship, and silence. It was an opportunity to slow down. In fact,… Continue reading Strengthening the Soul (2)

Strengthening the Soul (1)

Last week, I was in Chicago for a three-day class at Wheaton College with Ruth Haley Barton, author of Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership. The class was great. It was an opportunity not only to listen to Barton but to reflect on my life and relationship with God. There were wonderful times of silence,… Continue reading Strengthening the Soul (1)

What Kind of Future Do You Envision?

The other day I read a story about the relationship between actor Michael Douglas and his father, legendary actor Kirk Douglas. Michael Douglas is 65 and Kirk Douglas is 93. Kirk Douglas has been in 80 movies. Michael Douglas is a star in his own right. When Michael Douglas was 65 years old, he had… Continue reading What Kind of Future Do You Envision?

Words to Remember from Mother Teresa

I am reading Henri Nouwen’s book Spiritual Direction. It is very good. I love the following story about an exchange between Nouwen and Mother Teresa. As you read this excerpt from the book, think about the significance of her response to Nouwen after he had the opportunity to share some of his concerns: Once, quite… Continue reading Words to Remember from Mother Teresa

How To Embarrass Yourself Twice in One Week

I did it two times. Two! It happened last week when I wore a perfectly good pair of pants to work. Comfortable. Casual. Camel color. I had just arrived at my office for the day. I sat down in my chair. I heard a loud tearing sound. I looked down and the outside seam on… Continue reading How To Embarrass Yourself Twice in One Week