by paracletepress | Apr 10, 2012 | Spiritual Formation
I’ve been taking a class on essay writing that has opened up a whole new world of possibilities, self-reflection, and a world of fun. Here’s a first draft of my first week’s assignment. As a side note, it’s interesting that three or four of us...
by paracletepress | Apr 1, 2012 | Spiritual Formation
Jennifer Lauck opens her memoir, Blackbird, with these words, “The only house I’ll every call home is the on Mary Street.” It led me to ask the inevitable question, “Where or what is home for me?” It is a question I’ve been asking myself since childhood, because as...
by paracletepress | Mar 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
Enrichment Journal’s spring 2012 issue focuses on coaching for life and leadership. To learn more about Christ-centered coaching, the power of coaching in the local church, why great ministry leaders need a coach, and more, check out these helpful articles:...
by paracletepress | Mar 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Life’s pain is rife with invitations. Paradoxes of life and death, joy and mourning, hope and despair, invite us to spiritual and emotional growth, if we will only stop to listen and respond. The sun peeks over the horizon as I drive into the empty parking lot...
by paracletepress | Mar 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Here’s a quote that was shared during today’s critique group. Let it speak to you today. “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We...
