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I love taking a moment. Taking a moment means you sit by yourself in some quiet spot. You take a deep breath. You sip some

I love teaching students to observe their ordinary world and make meaning from it. Our final class essay involves noticing something that creates mystery, wonder,

This morning I read the words of John Wesley: “Let me do nothing today without calmness of soul.” I pray for calmness of soul. I

Over the past few days, readers of Seated with Christ have introduced me to beautiful songs that help us inhabit the reality of our being

My worst fears come upon me as I travel down the harrowing stretch of mountain road on the way home from a speaking event. The

Well, I’m learning to be gentle with myself–profoundly gentle–especially in the face of criticism or when disappointing others. A woman I just met told me

Today, I rejoice because I feel like God’s treasured possession. I know I am, but I don’t always feel like I am (and I certainly

I can read a room. I can read the mood of a room, in particular the students within a room, within the first few moments

On the chilly walk, I stoop down to observe the persistent and powerful crocus. Two things: the purple astonishes me every spring, and the fact

I love a fresh, new month. Let’s make it wonderful! Think about setting goals, committing ourselves to an attitude of thankfulness and rejoicing, and increasing