Encountering the Father in Creation
How much time do you spend in creation? Recent studies show that Americans spend 100% more time on their phones each month than taking a walk outside, a gap that widens to over a 134 % among Gen. Z. It has been proven how important it is for our bodies, minds, and our souls to […]
Finding Authentic Community
I recently read an encouraging Harris Poll which stated that Generation Z, (those born between 1997-2012), are more religious and spiritually active than older generations. 33% of Gen Z respondents identified as religious, the highest proportion among all generations surveyed. 88% of Gen Z respondents reported regularly practicing at least one religious or spiritual activity, […]
A Lamp Shining in a Dark Place
I will never forget when my son-in-law decided to take cell phones away. He was helping lead an Oceans Kingdom Encounter trip for a group of students from the high school where he works. We try to limit phone use on the trips, but the pull to stay connected and watch a favorite feed is […]
The Answer for an Anxious Generation
Recently I read the book “The Anxious Generation,” by Jonathan Haidt. My kids recommended this New York times bestseller book a while ago and once I started it was hard for me to put down. It definitely captures the modern day crisis spurred on by smart phones and social media. Haidt does a masterful job […]
Beauty will save the world
Have you heard the saying, “Beauty will save the world”? It comes from a novel “The Idiot” written by the famous Russian author Dostoevsky. In his novel Prince Myshkin, a Christ figure, goes against the norm of the rich and famous of his day and chooses the path of love. Myshkin is mocked as an […]
A Spiritual New Year
I have always loved the fall. The heat of summer begins to retreat as crisp mornings and cooler evenings emerge. Trees slowly turn color and all of a sudden glow like fire. A new school and church season kicks off and of course football games. In the Jewish Calendar it is the beginning of the […]
