I Suffer from Hyper-Guilt-Sensitivity
In recent years I’ve become aware of the fact that I constantly feel guilty. If I haven’t done anything wrong my mind tends to create new things for which I am responsible. It is true that there are things for which I should feel guilt–when I say hurtful things to someone, when I get […]
Living My Vocation Every Day
Mark Goodyear responded to my last post (hey, thanks Mark) with a great question.
I like this idea that there is only one calling–to Christ. How do you avoid letting that concept get twisted, though? People read Merton and think life has more meaning if they stop everything and pray. Or if they go work […]
My Vocation
I’ve given my life to several different jobs. Since graduating college, I’ve been a minister, a college teacher, a seminary professor, a writer, and an insurance salesman. Currently, I’m a consultant in the mental health field. I used to refer to my job as my vocation. I don’t any more. None of these are […]
New Pictures in My Gallery
I’ve placed a few new pictures from Morocco in my gallery. I hope you enjoy them. Be sure to visit my Photo Galleries to see all the pictures I’ve posted.
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Prayers Do Get Answered
I wish I could say God is always swift to answer my prayers, but it is not true. Often I wrestle with non-answers, confusing indications, or complete silence. I cannot say that I believe less in those moments. Rather, I sometimes feel sorry for myself as if God’s response is done intentionally to hurt me. […]
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