by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
Josiah’s been my best friend since birth, or so our mothers say. I don’t remember us crawling in the dust together or toddling through the olive grove while our mothers gathered olives. What I do remember is how he loved trees and climbing, even when we were so tiny....
by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
Summer promises rest, but without a little rhythm, rest can become drift. The soul needs spaciousness. It also needs anchors. The slower mornings, looser schedules, porch-swing evenings, and barefoot afternoons all feel like gifts…and they are. Yet, without some...
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
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...
by Lane | Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
What’s your quintessential image of summer? How does it involve play? Bare feet, jumping waves at the beach, wading in cool mountain streams, swimming from one end of the pool to the other end, and picnics in the backyard round out my summertime vision. It’s being...
