Mundane but not boring
I am a Learner.
It is one of my top five strengths according to Gallup’s StrengthsFinder. Being a Learner helps me stave off boredom in situations where others may automatically reach for their phones, such as during unengaging conferences or sermons! Unlike my husband, whose bar for being intellectually stimulated is just too high, I find (almost) every experience an interesting opportunity for learning and growth. Some of you reading this may well resonate with a zest for
Nov 55 min read
The most important Connection we need
We all have moments of insecurity, aloneness, and isolation. In one of our Read-Share Book Clubs, we explored “Sacred Attachment”, by Michael John Cusick together. It is a book that merges attachment theory, neuroscience, and ancient Christian spirituality to guide people toward experiencing a safe, secure, and authentic relationship with God, especially in the wake of trauma, spiritual exhaustion, or woundedness.
Oct 55 min read
Connections of Grace
He came home one afternoon and burst into tears.
Something had happened in school. A mentoring teacher had shouted at him for no clear reason. He had simply approached her, as he always did, to let her know it was time to go home. It was part of his regular dismissal routine. Yet her reaction was unexpectedly harsh and hurt him deeply.
Sep 53 min read
