I feel a rather satisfied sense of irony that my post about Nadia Bolz-Weber’s new book “Shameless: A Sexual Revolution” is set to go live today, March… Read more “Thoughts on “Shameless: A Sexual Reformation””
Category: mental health
Release the Just
I recently completed my First Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education. Part of my work as a student spiritual care provider was to be present with both… Read more “Release the Just”
Reason To Get Up In The Morning
I haven’t had a break in nearly eight months. Last year I dove into full-time seminary studies as well as full-time work. The overtime I’d banked from… Read more “Reason To Get Up In The Morning”
Dear Jean: Water and Innocence
Dear Jean, It’s been an age since I’ve written to you. I’ve been remiss. I listen to your talks and read your books, and I would love… Read more “Dear Jean: Water and Innocence”
“Do Not Worry” — Sparse Counsel for A Life Deeply Lived
Matthew 6:25-34 (The Cotton Patch Gospel): 25. “Therefore, let me tell you all something: Don’t worry about making a living—what you’ll eat, what you’ll drink, what you’ll… Read more ““Do Not Worry” — Sparse Counsel for A Life Deeply Lived”
I Can’t Take It Back
Click here — I had to preach this morning. Only this time it was for credit — the first of four between the end of this semester… Read more “I Can’t Take It Back”
Walking Through Colour: Contemplating The Restorative Life of Autumn at the Equinox
Have you ever had moments when you realize you are moving through pure colour? I have. About 13 years ago I was hiking in Banff with a couple… Read more “Walking Through Colour: Contemplating The Restorative Life of Autumn at the Equinox”
What Mental Illness Looks Like to Me: One of These Things…
You know the little Sesame Street diddy: “One of these things is not like the other One of these things just doesn’t belong Can you tell me… Read more “What Mental Illness Looks Like to Me: One of These Things…”
What Mental Illness Looks Like to Me: Drained of Colour
A few weeks ago I was challenged to engage in a photography project: “What does mental illness look like to you?” Intrigued, I puttered around for a… Read more “What Mental Illness Looks Like to Me: Drained of Colour”
Confession
Finally. I’m on my last day of medical leave. After this weekend I’ll back at work, slowly re-establishing a routine, and continuing whatever healing process God seems to… Read more “Confession”
Reluctant Mysticism 