Deep Calls to Deep: An Epiphany in South Haven

I have been vacationing in South Haven, Michigan this week. The house in which I am staying sits next to a church building. As I went for a run on the first morning, I noticed a sign inviting others to join their morning meditation and centering prayer on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

I decided to go both mornings.

As I entered, I took off my sandals and walked barefoot into the sanctuary. Chairs and pillows were arranged in a circle around a candle. I sat quietly and closed my eyes. Afte...