When I was in seminary, the school took an annual trip to a nearby monastery as an opportunity for the students to pause and do nothing. I admit, I never went on the trip. I instead bombarded my classmates with questions about it: “What did you do?” I asked. “Nothing,” they respond. “They forced you […]
spiritual disciplines
The Lost Art of Spiritual Disciplines
“In themselves, spiritual disciplines can do nothing; they can only get us to a place where something can be done.” –Douglas Rumford It is no mystery that we live in a busy world. This busyness has in fact shaped much of our faith. Today we live fractured and compartmentalized lives. Our schedules are so powerful, […]