Hospitality as Sacred Space
I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I’ve moved around a lot. In fact, I’ve lived in transitional church housing longer than I have lived in any other location, and when you are in a state of constant motion, having a singular space take on sacred meaning is not likely. In a mobile, nomadic life, […]
Crinkled Pages
There is something sacred about old things. Whether I am walking through an ancient city carved from stone in Jordan, or peeking into my grandmother’s closet at the lace ball gown that matches the one in the photo on her dresser, my mind is drawn to the story, the significance of this thing and the […]
Elbow Jabs and Sacred Spaces
The passenger behind me is coughing spastically, and the lady sitting next to me on the plane has bumped my elbow for the tenth time. Irritated, I look up from my computer at the flight attendants who are pushing a cart down the aisle. Elbows in! I know it’s not the best environment for writing […]
This Week’s Theme: Sacred Spaces
Sacred spaces. Are you picturing a cathedral rising to the heavens, stained glass windows telling the stories of saints and heroes of old? Perhaps the kitchen sink has become the place you meet with God, hands in warm soapy water and heart fixed on your Creator. Maybe it’s the train on that long commute into […]