To give hospitality and ‘welcome the stranger’ we can’t be running on empty—physically, emotionally and spiritually. We are whole persons and need to give attention to every part of us. This includes plenty of nourishment and rest, exercise, healthy relationships and quiet times of contemplation. Eugene Peterson of “The Message” Bible-fame wrote a book expounding […]
Year: 2012
Hospitality.
Pastoral care isn’t just for the pros. Last month I mentioned that I was studying. I’m doing a Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies and one of my subjects is Pastoral Care. A recurring theme in my readings is hospitality as an act of pastoral care. This means you and I can be pastoral care givers […]
What does God want?
How did you start the New Year? A better question would be though, how will you finish the year—with a sparkle or a fizzle? Some of us were motivated to renew our goals, to make new vows and commitments, while others of us tried to not feel inadequate when we heard sermons about finding our […]