tonight my thoughts are on love, love for my wife, for the hunger of life, the yearning to serve, to … More

thomas merton…listening

“Just remaining quietly in the presence of God, listening to Him, being attentive to Him, requires a lot of courage … More

the action of listening

this story did not take place yesterday or today – it took place a long time ago when the animals … More

i have a muffin top. not that i possess a nice fluffy top of a pastry ready to consume, but … More

ready to make some changes. i’ve been running hard the past 2 years trying to get ctc to a place … More

moving again to the shadows it has been awhile… years since journeying to this area of self smiling as i … More

analyzing, reflecting analyzing, reflecting a vicious cycle, created in the recesses of the mind. most never arrive here, and for … More

“into this pitch darkness we are hurled” was the lyric from a song i heard recently. “into this pitch darkness … More

clouds of dust rushed all around us, the sun beating high overhead and the sounds of tribal chanting rang through … More

it’s odd being in kenya tonight. i’m experiencing profound feelings of loneliness in ways that i have not felt for … More