Thriving, means to grow strong and vigorous, or to prosper. I prefer the meaning of the The Old Norse word for thrive, thrīfask, meaning to grasp for oneself. This speaks of digging deep down into the core of our hearts and souls, beyond our world-numbed selves, to bring forth our truest, most Godly personhood. It means trusting in …
I once heard that author Ray Bradbury said he remembered details of being born, including the bright lights and his head being crushed. Likewise, I have ‘memories’ of my baptism. Yet, since I was a pious, dreamy child, I may have imagined it all later, the large cathedral ceiling above me opening wide in Catholic …
Listening for, and discerning God’s will during vocational and life transitions requires reclaiming the art of waiting – in many ways a lost discipline. I’ve been in a period of waiting for over a year now, in transition with my work. After producing two documentary films back to back, and five years of international outreach, …
After my workout the other day, I found myself walking to the beat of the Hip Hop music rocking from the Zumba class on my way out of the YMCA. Passing the classroom, I stopped short when I noticed a young woman dancing near the doorway. Swooping up and down and all around, her …
For years, before I realized I could do nothing well apart from God, I believed the answer to finding peace of mind and happiness was finding the perfect geographic location to plant roots. Although I do feel a sense of place is important, and know many who resonate more with sunny climates, and …