What Works: Building Up Others
In preparing to give a presentation on the structures of faith communities, I was just reading 1 Corinthians 12-14. You may, like me, be familiar… The post What Works: Building Up Others appeared first...
View ArticleWhat Works: Gossip
Gossip seems like the main form of entertainment these days. We’re bombarded with the ups and downs, the personal embarrassments, of entertainers, politicians, and a… The post What Works: Gossip...
View ArticleWhat Works: Pentecost and Boldness in the Holy Spirit
The beginning of Acts 2 reads like a breathless passage from a Hollywood screenplay: When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together… The post What Works: Pentecost and Boldness in the Holy...
View ArticleWhat Works: Solo playdates
In my column about nonnegotiables, I talked about Julia Cameron’s concept from The Artist’s Way of the “artist date” — where you make a playdate… The post What Works: Solo playdates appeared first on...
View ArticleWhat Works: Vacation Advice from the Pope
The pope has made several comments concerning vacations, which were highlighted in a piece on the Vatican Radio website. Whether he's your spiritual leader or not, he touches on some powerful ideas, so...
View ArticleWhat Works: Re: The Busy Trap
A June 30 NY Times Opinionator blog post by Tim Kreider called “The Busy Trap” created a lot of buzz among my friends, shared on Facebook with comments like, "If you read only one thing, ever, read...
View ArticleWhat Works: CNN’s epic fail is a lesson on false urgency
Very few things are actually important to know in real time. Some things are fun to know in real time, like watching live sports or… The post What Works: CNN’s epic fail is a lesson on false urgency...
View ArticleSaint Hildegard of Bingen: Newest Doctor of the Church
Beloved by both Pope Benedict XVI and feminist theologians, found in the lists of both Catholic saints and New Age heroes, Hildegard of Bingen transcends categories. The post Saint Hildegard of...
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Thomas Merton: Pivotal Modern Contemplative
Country: United States Born: January 31, 1915 Died: December 10, 1968 Religion: Roman Catholic Writer, poet, anti-war activist and Trappist monk Thomas Merton helped make Catholicism relevant for a...
View ArticleWhat Works: On the Way
I’m honored and excited to tell my longtime column readers here that I’ve been invited to start a blog on Patheos. This column isn’t going… The post What Works: On the Way appeared first on Busted Halo.
View ArticleRe: Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus
As the viral video “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus,” by Jefferson Bethke, approaches 18 million views, I will add my response into the… The post Re: Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus appeared...
View ArticleDo not let yourselves be robbed of hope! And not only that, but I say to us...
Today, send a message of encouragement to someone who is going through a tough time. The post Do not let yourselves be robbed of hope! And not only that, but I say to us all: let us not rob others of...
View ArticleThere’s hope./It doesn’t cost a thing to smile./You don’t have to pay to...
Today, make a list of alternative Christmas gifts or gifts that won’t cost a thing to give this year. Here are some ideas. The post There’s hope./It doesn’t cost a thing to smile./You don’t have to pay...
View ArticleThe only real blind person at Christmastime is he who has not Christmas in...
Today, after a long weekend of spending in stores and online, participate in #GivingTuesday to kick off the giving season. Donate $10 or more to… The post The only real blind person at Christmastime is...
View ArticleYesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is...
Don’t immediately respond to texts, phone calls or the urge to report your every move on Facebook today. It can wait. Instead be present to… The post Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today...
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