Russellings of the Spirit

discipline

  • Did You Miss Me?

    As the kids say, “It’s been a minute.” In my case, it’s been a minute (or two) since I last sat and did any kind of communicating via this blog.  Actually, I am pretty certain you didn’t miss me. But I REALLY missed… Continue reading

  • Why I Pray

    Back in the day, (to be perfectly honest, WAAAAY back in the day), the group Lovin’ Spoonful sang a song that asked the musical question, “Do you believe in magic?” If John Sebastian and his bandmates asked me that today, I would have to say, “NO.… Continue reading

  • Lent and the GTS

    I miss Facebook. You see, my chosen Lenten discipline this year was pursuing a fast (i.e., a period of intentional self-denial) from Facebook. Facebook had become something I found myself being sucked into WAAAAY too often. I rationalized that I used… Continue reading

  • Repentance Muscle

    “From that time Jesus began to proclaim, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’”(Matthew 4:17) Most of us have muscles that can use a little strengthening. Maybe it’s a bicep to allow you to do a little heavier… Continue reading

  • Soul Hygiene

    My mom would be so proud of me. She has been gone now for 47 years, but I have to believe she is looking on from the Next Realm and smiling a proud, satisfied smile. You see for the past… Continue reading

  • A CASE OF THE DRIFTS

    I got a little bit of a scare the other day. As I was driving back home after having spent the day in the two small communities where I serve, I noticed a bit of weariness beginning to set in.… Continue reading