by Bob | Jun 28, 2007 | Beyond the Suffering, Soul Physicians, Spiritual Friendship
Three Books for My BirthdayWhat more could I want for my next birthday than three books–especially if they are my own books! On August 1, my birthday, Beyond the Suffering will be released by Baker Books. That same day, BMH Books will release the revised third...
by Bob | Jun 5, 2007 | Jesus
Tennis and LifeIn the women’s fourth round of the 2007 French Open, Maria Sharapova saved two match points but drew jeers while beating Patty Schnyder 3-6, 6-4, 9-7.Spectators turned on Sharapova at 7-7 in the final set, when she won a disputed point while serving at...
by Bob | Apr 24, 2007 | Jesus, Spiritual Friendship
A Spiritual Friendship PactSt. Teresa looked upon human friendship as a joint journey, a spiritual pilgrimage to the fatherland. To four trusted friends she extended this invitation:“I should like the five of us who at present love each other in Christ to make a kind...
by Bob | Apr 23, 2007 | Spiritual Abuse
Ministerial AbuseIn our current church climate, we often read of ministers abusing parishioners in one form or another. Less often, we read and ponder the abuse of ministers by their own parishioners and by outside critics.History is replete with such accounts. The...
by Bob | Apr 9, 2007 | Spiritual Direction
Sail OnHave the winds of life ruthlessly railed against you, blowing you like straw in a tornado?Sail on.Amma Syncletica left a life of luxury in the third century to face a life of storms in the desert. Known as one of the “Desert Mothers” of the ancient...
