How well do you sleep? Are you one who drifts off into dream-land the second your head hits the pillow? Do you toss and turn for hours, trying find the comfortable groove in the bed by which your body will release its tension and you will sink into dreams? Do you rely on aids to … Continue reading To those who can’t sleep
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Clearing the Spiritual Clutter
Sometimes I wonder how I get any work done. My desk at the office is always some array of discombobulation. It is often covered with an array of books, mugs, pens, and file folders; my keyboard is often hidden beneath by a mountain of bulletin templates and sticky notes. What happens when I need a … Continue reading Clearing the Spiritual Clutter
150 at 2:51
I recently returned from our annual clergy retreat. There was a speaker and a schedule, but these things were punctuated by extended times of silence. We woke in silence. We ate in silence. Even our moments of free time—where the schedule is lax and there is nothing to do, silence was held. I did a variety … Continue reading 150 at 2:51
Prayerful Waiting
Do you enjoy waiting? Do you search for times of waiting during your day? For example, do you search out the longest line in the grocery store, hoping that you will end up standing behind someone paying in nickels? Do you arrive for your appointments on time, praying that a delay would keep you in the reception … Continue reading Prayerful Waiting
Taking Prayer Seriously
During the 15 months of our parish’s construction project, I constantly felt out of my depth, stretched beyond my own understanding and ability. There were days where I felt I spent more time wearing a hard hat than a clerical collar. It felt like I spoke about glulam beams, requests for information, and change orders … Continue reading Taking Prayer Seriously
Blessed Confessions
If confession is good for the soul, then why do so few of us do it? Why do we not take this to heart? Unless we come from a religious tradition that makes confession a liturgical necessity, this discipline too often gets pushed to the side and forgotten. It is seen to be nothing but a … Continue reading Blessed Confessions
Reverend Kyle Norman 