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Maybe the things that go into Lent–-the practices of giving up food or technology, the practices of prayer more often or solitude or silence, the practices of eating together–those things are acts of clearing space in our hearts so we can listen and attend. Consider one of these exercises over the next few days: Simply […]

Rich Dixon takes a break. +++ 1500 miles was just one chapter in the story. Before we continue, let’s take a one-week break from bike riding. Jon generously offered the opportunity to tell you about a wonderful book that describes part of the foundation for my story. The book is Standing on the Shoulders by […]

“How do you want to be when you grow up?” I was talking with a couple of high school seniors. They were asking some questions about resources. I like to have context for the recommendations I make. So I asked “How do you want to be when you grow up?” They looked at me quizzically. “Can […]

“The last time I was in this chapel, I was praying for my son to be healed.” +++ The man was walking out as Nancy and I were walking into the hospital chapel for our weekly service. Every Sunday morning for several years, from 10:30 to 10:57, the camera is on in this chapel. I […]

God. We want to see you. At the end of the bed, in the chair in the corner, over by the door, we would love to see you. Just one clear glimpse of you. Talking with us. Looking at us. Being with us. We want to see you. It might let us know that things […]