The Journey Continues

Over the past couple of months, I have reflected much on the concept of journeys. And I am about to undertake a significant journey now in my own life. My church, Geneva Presbyterian received a grant from the Eli Lilly Foundation that will allow me to take a three-month sabbatical.  

In addition to vocational and spiritual renewal, it is my goal to spend some time studying Celtic spirituality, visit the birthplace of my Presbyterian heritage in Scotland, catch some waves surfing with my family in France, and conclude my time at a Trappist monastery in South Carolina. While I am out, several of our guest pastors have graciously agreed to step in to help provide daily messages for Dial Hope. For this, I am deeply grateful.

My prayer for you all in the three months that follow is that you would draw from the rich well of nourishment that our guest pastors will be offering. May you enjoy hearing from a diversity of voices from a variety of faith backgrounds. And may you continue to set time apart, as Jesus often did, listening for that still small voice of God.

Please know how much I appreciate your prayers and your ongoing support of Dial Hope. I’ll look forward to resuming my ministry on August 22, hopefully leading from a place of greater depth and spiritual strength.

Let us pray. God of Grace, I pray today for those who need you near, especially those who are recovering from surgery, others battling loneliness or depression. And for all of those grieving the loss of loved ones… Travel with us, on this journey of life, O God. Grant us friends. Grant us courage and strength. And grant us love to share. In Christ’s name. Amen.