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Don’t romanticize the high in the spiritual life
A couple of weeks ago, I had a good heart-to-heart talk with Mark (who has given permission to share). He’s homeless but on a hopeful path. Eight weeks ago, he was sleeping in…
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How to name that spiritual ‘funk’
“Is this a dark night, spiritual desolation, or the cross?” That’s a question I asked a person who was going through a tough time. He assumed the burden of caring for his adult…
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Racing down the beach with John of the Cross
On the Fourth of July, I ran a 5K with my son down the beautiful beach of Hilton Head Island. Most had earbuds, listening to music with a strong beat to keep their…
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The Illuminative Path of the Sea Turtle
One early morning while walking down the beach on Hilton Head Island, I saw the footprints of a loggerhead sea turtle. The night before, the female turtle came ashore, laid her eggs, and…
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What’s the most important step in the spiritual life?
‘ “I need to find a place to live.” Not surprisingly, this is a common request from the homeless people I meet with at Strong Life Rescue Mission each Wednesday. In my response,…
