Fuzzythinking

Fuzzy Thoughts of David

Category: Soul Issues

  • In Control

    I read something from either St. John of The Cross or St. Teresa of Avila (sorry, I can’t find the reference) that asked the question: why would God speak to us when we are not neccesarily willing to obey? It is a great question that shows deep insight. While I was reflecting on this I…

  • More than Chaplains

    I was intrigued by something I read in Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas and William H. Willimon The pastor becomes nothing more than the court chaplain, presiding over ceremonies of the culture, a pleasing fixture for rites of passage like weddings and funerals, yet rites in which the pastor’s presence becomes more and more absurd…

  • Laziness

    Laziness works itself out in excessive activity – Dr. Steve Marytn

  • God’s Plan for My Life

    There have been countless occasions in my life when I’ve heard that God has a plan for my life. Usually, I’m told, this is a good thing. I’m told that God’s plan is the best thing for me and, in fact, is wonderful! My job is to discover what God’s plan is for my life…

  • Contemplative Reading

    I’m not sure who this woman is, but she has done a wonderful job describing the process of spiritual or contemplative reading. Her blog post is here. Here is an excerpt: Many have referred to Lectio Divina as an ancient art. It begins with listening deeply with “the ear of our hearts” as St. Benedict…