Entries from December 2007

December 30, 2007

Day to day

My visit in MN has been exceptional… a week is really a long time to be without my own place or car. I’ve seen so many friends, especially those that come with a ride or a place to sleep…
I am reminded of how blessed one is by the people who care for him. I am [...]

December 27, 2007

The next step

Nesco Professional

Mom and Dad… you are amazing.
A gift that keeps giving.

December 27, 2007

My soul rises to meet you…

Christmas…
Laboring for peace in the midst of unrest.
Making stronger the frayed and broken.
Great bird souring above us… giving LIFE.
Light upon our hearts, making us weak and soft.
Remind us of the child
Who came… humbly…
Yet turned hearts upside down and inside out.
Shining light on dark places.
You know, oh Spirit, my heart… our hearts.
And may my soul rise [...]

December 19, 2007

Travel breaths… MN

Made it to Minnesota. It’s like an arctic tundra here… plus traffic and interstates everywhere. Cold and snow and salt.
I love traveling… the people, the activity, the relaxing flights. I had two lay overs today, so three separate flights. I started reading Taliesin, by Stephen R. Lawhead… So good! Reading about early England, the bards, [...]

December 18, 2007

Sigh… of relief

Breathing a sigh of relief… I’m on through June. Amazing!!
I should add to this saying that the Wild Goose continues to push on forward… shaking the ground and turning our worlds upside down. (I saw this shaking in my minds eye today… and am only beginning to know what it really looks like)
This decision by [...]

December 18, 2007

Breathe, Nate, Breathe

Tonight is the night… they decide whether I stay or whether I go… The group that is there to be led by the Spirit in making decisions for the community… will they hear the same spirit that so many of us hear?
2008, you hang in balance on this night. One way and I will sigh [...]

December 17, 2007

Spiritual formation Resources

I put a New page up… here’s the link.