A quest isn't just for Hobbits anymore. I took a hike recently as part of my silent retreat, and it was quite eye-opening. Okay, maybe it wasn't an epic quest like Frodo's, but it was big and gave me a glimpse into the processes of God-at-work. And, for me, that's epic … [Read more...]

Get your head up, people! Humility vs Defeat One of the many things I learned while I was on my recent silent retreat was the difference between humility and defeat - an important thing since my head has been low for a while now. We should be humble before God. If you're an … [Read more...]

I found Star Trek on my silent retreat - in scripture. Look out! I love Star Trek... I'm a nerd. I admit it. And I am a huge Star Trek fan. I guess I like the idea of roaming among the stars in a ship filled with friendly aliens who all want to make the galaxy a better place. … [Read more...]