Rod White's Blog, page 30

How to follow Jesus at work

Sometimes going to work can be tough for a Jesus-follower. Do we just shut off our hearts and souls and get the money, or do we dare to ask the questions that keep bubbling up? “Can I do what I … Continue reading →

Eight reasons to feel better about what is happening in your ruined place

When I was on retreat last week, I felt guilty about being on retreat. Then I read an entry in my journal that said, “I am probably better for the church on retreat than I usually am in my office!” … Continue reading →

Our deep desire: non-chemical ecstasy

When we imagine the far reaches of prayer, it includes how we feel. There is plenty of thinking, of course, but it feels good to know God. We followers of Jesus are being transformed by our relationship with Jesus. We … Continue reading →

My revelation from the past week

I was encouraged by Michiko’s bold, vulnerable, faithful writing. So I asked her to appear as a “guest writer” on my blog this week. Here is her revelation: It’s easy to look at the world right now and think that … Continue reading →

Peacemaking will make your faith stronger — even if it endangers it

Back in the mid-80’s I was lured out of my Protestant practices into Lent by an unlikely connection. We discovered the Lenten Desert Experience. Ever since then, I have been pondering all the things we learned from dipping our toes … Continue reading →

Worship is PDA in the first degree

So did we learn anything last night? (or whenever you were worshiping in public with the body of Christ)? One of the things that is sticking with me about why we have public meetings that include worship is the Greek … Continue reading →

Mary Magdalene restored

One of the most maligned women in the Bible is actually a very interesting example of someone who dramatically overcame her past and pioneered a new direction for others to follow as she followed Jesus. I am talking about Mary … Continue reading →

The lack of difference between private and public

My recent work on my dissertation has taken me into unexpected territories. Last week it was a conundrum about what is private and what is public. The psychotherapists I am studying are, in some ways, at the cross roads of … Continue reading →

Six reasons why we can’t care about Palestine

Why can’t we care about much of anything beyond getting through this week? I suppose a few of us feel some crushing guilt when we hear such a question. A few of us effectively screened out questions like “Why don’t you … Continue reading →

Why can’t we care about Palestine?

Why can’t we care about much of anything beyond getting through this week? I suppose a few of us feel some crushing guilt when we hear such a question. A few of us effectively screened out questions like “Why don’t you … Continue reading →