Have you ever counted the number of times you look in the mirror? I decided to do an experiment and count for one day how many glances in the mirror I take, but… I lost count. Yeah, it was that many times! What I did discover is that because appearance matters to me (much more […]
There seems to be a consistent theme in leadership circles as of late about the importance of things like rhythm, balance and pace of life. I think we’ve been wearing ourselves out for too long and we’re desperately seeking some sanity. This morning I read this great excerpt from the devotional Dare To Journey with […]
Thought I would share a few great quotes about solitude that I read this morning from “Dare to Journey with Henri Nouwen” by Charles Ringma. This has been a great little devotional for my morning reading. “Solitude is not withdrawal in order to get way. It is withdrawal in order to be with Someone who […]
“My spiritual development won’t result from driven behavior. It will only come from careful listening, quiet surrender, and active and purposeful engagement.” From Dare to Journey with Henri Nouwen by Charles Ringma If you know me well, you know the first statement of that quote rattles me. Driven behavior – I’m pretty sure my name […]
“My spiritual development won’t result from driven behavior. It will only come from careful listening, quiet surrender, and active and purposeful engagement.” From Dare to Journey with Henri Nouwen by Charles Ringma If you know me well, you know the first statement of that quote rattles me. Driven behavior – I’m pretty sure my name […]
“To become truer to myself, rather than preoccupied with my successes, will mean learning to live without the intoxication of the praise and affirmation of others.” Charles Ringma from “Dare to Journey with Henri Nouwen” … to live without the intoxication of the praise and affirmation of others. I don’t think I need to say […]