Road trips are an integral part of my existance. Perhaps this craving for a journey is what intrigued me about Charles Foster's book, The Sacred Journey. He suggests that a pilrimage is an essential part of every faith inluding Christianity taking Jesus' words to "follow me" in a literal sense.
Foster shares stories of how faith development is a series of experiences. He travels the globe in a nomadic lifestyle exploring faith in a way most of us would shy away from. While I disagreed with some of Foster's conclusions, I found the anecdotes thought-provoking. Some may even consider his views on theology to be offensive, which the author fairly warns in the preface. Regardless of your assessment, you will find that journeys change our lives forever. Will you find God on your personal pilgrimage?
The Sacred Journey by Charles Foster was provided by Thomas Nelson Publishers. The ideas expressed in this review are my own.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
A Fine Line...
Some boundaries are clearly defined like the yellow stripe on a busy street or a wall around a summer garden. They keep us in... or out.. of certain spaces. The rules about these boundaries are easy to identify because they are marked with tangible objects. With some boundaries, a list of laws is posted so you do not forget what the boundary means.
Is there any doubt what the creator of this sign means?
Emotional and relationship boundaries are much more confusing. This week a friend and I were talking about "where to draw the line."
When your child is venting about a tough day, when does it become disrespectful?
When moms give and give and give and give of themselves, when does it become unhealthy?
When a relative makes a suggestion about how you should raise your kids, when does it become critical or even hateful?
The fine line boundaries seem to ebb and flow like the tides. I know when I've crossed one, because I can feel the tension. But how can we expect others in our lives to respect our boundaries, when we don't communicate in traffic signs or brick walls?
Take time today to examine your own fine lines. What one thing could you do or say to communicate your emotional boundaries?
Is there any doubt what the creator of this sign means?
Emotional and relationship boundaries are much more confusing. This week a friend and I were talking about "where to draw the line."
When your child is venting about a tough day, when does it become disrespectful?
When moms give and give and give and give of themselves, when does it become unhealthy?
When a relative makes a suggestion about how you should raise your kids, when does it become critical or even hateful?
The fine line boundaries seem to ebb and flow like the tides. I know when I've crossed one, because I can feel the tension. But how can we expect others in our lives to respect our boundaries, when we don't communicate in traffic signs or brick walls?
Take time today to examine your own fine lines. What one thing could you do or say to communicate your emotional boundaries?
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
MilSpouse Top Ten List - Part 2
My Top Ten - Tough Things About Being a Military Spouse
10. Monday mornings...
9. The week before deployment.
8. When the base gate is locked down, and I'm late for an appt.
7. Keeping all the acronyms straight. POC? POV? PCS? PDA?
6. Constantly living in a state of "change of address"
5. Changing doctors, dentists, and schools
4. Industrial tile in my dining room. Thank you base housing.
3. My social security number no longer means anything.
2. You measure time by where you are in the deployment schedule.
And the number one tough thing about being a military spouse...
1. Saying goodbye.
10. Monday mornings...
9. The week before deployment.
8. When the base gate is locked down, and I'm late for an appt.
7. Keeping all the acronyms straight. POC? POV? PCS? PDA?
6. Constantly living in a state of "change of address"
5. Changing doctors, dentists, and schools
4. Industrial tile in my dining room. Thank you base housing.
3. My social security number no longer means anything.
2. You measure time by where you are in the deployment schedule.
And the number one tough thing about being a military spouse...
1. Saying goodbye.
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