Finding the path
We run downhill on a single track through a lush Midwestern woods, sunlight and green rushing past. Our feet staccato over roots and stones, undergrowth brushing our legs as we fly. I let out a [...]
Free e-book copy of Breathe
Many of you remember my 2005 book Breathe. I know some of you continue to use it as a resource for small group discussions or your moms' ministries, or just to remind yourself to slow [...]
Making a spiritual discipline of Sabbath
What does a life of Sabbath Simplicity look like? The unfortunate stereotypes of constant leisure or contemplation don't come anywhere near my crazy working mom life. But I am committed to living a sanely-paced, God-focused [...]
Rest: Living in Sabbath Simplicity
Hey, it's Free Book Friday. Because we're focusing on Sabbath this month (although Living in Sabbath Simplicity is a topic we discuss frequently here), here's an excerpt from my book Rest: Living in Sabbath Simplicity, [...]
Rest
Welcome to August, a month that languishes--or perhaps ought to, were it not filled with back-to-school busy-ness. These are dog days, warm and slow--or so we wish. A time to just relax, enjoy long days. [...]
Too Busy to Take the Call (Even from God)
How many of us looked at the calendar this week and cried, "What? It's almost August?? How did that happen? summer is flying by!" So often we think of summer as a slower time. There [...]
Mindful multi-tasking??
In order to attempt to make a living as a writer, you have to be good at juggling. You have to work on more than one project at a time. I remember reading (it may [...]
Sabbath posts
I'm guest blogging about Sabbath and its role in spiritual formation all over the place this week. It's been fun to connect with other writers and bloggers and create some new content. If you're interested [...]
Bloggers on tour
Good morning! The kids went back to school today, and man, it feels good to get back into a routine. It was nice to be able to sleep in for two weeks but I am [...]
2009 goal: a deeper blog…
I don't believe in New Year's resolutions. They tend to be too vague. You know, "Get in shape" or "Lose weight" or "be more spiritual." I do believe, however, in setting goals. Goals are more [...]