by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices, Writing
Savoring Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. King James Version Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see—how good God is. The Message Let’s savor God’s goodness as we see, hear, taste, touch, and smell the surprises...
by Lane | Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
In a week that holds All Hallows’ Eve and All Saints’ Day, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on those who have gone on before us. Whenever I come to this week of the year, I think of Hebrews 11. This “Saints Hall of Fame” features some who are quite famous,...
by Lane | Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
Artist Studio tours fascinate me. Wandering around the creative playground of makers intrigues and inspires. Visiting an artist’s workspace expands one’s enjoyment and understanding of the beauty and wonder created in that place. To understand the art, it’s...
by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices, Stations of the Cross
As summer winds down, autumn winds up. We step into the new season, and suddenly, many decisions crop up as invitations appear at every junction. They shout at me from across the computer screen. They whisper a friendly hello and a greeting in my physical mailbox. For...
by Lane | Spiritual Disciplines
How to live in Mystery amid the mundane stirs my curiosity when I read the works of Catherine of Genoa. Her words strike chords so deep. Have you experienced shimmering beauty or known profound pain that leaves you completely speechless? That’s the way I feel in...
by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
As we enjoy the month when the 4th of July greets us, freedom is a primary theme. Just look around. Flags flutter in the summer breeze, displays of patriotic red, white, and blue. Symbolic colors of freedom pop up everywhere. Signs proclaim: “Let freedom ring. Home of...