16 Legos: Practicing the Presence
For about five years, part of my “rule of life”–the spiritual habits I practice that I might better partner with the Holy Spirit in knowing… Read More »16 Legos: Practicing the Presence
chrisaltrock
Chris Altrock is an author, spiritual director and preacher, serving as the Senior Minister at the Stamford Church of Christ. He and his wife Kendra are parents to Jordan and Jacob.
Baptism: U-Turn or Signpost
My daughter Jordan is planning to be baptized in a few weeks at church camp. Though this is the result of a life-long discussion I’ve had… Read More »Baptism: U-Turn or Signpost
Spiritual Discipline of the Week: #4 Rule for Life
Adele Calhoun writes about 62 spiritual disciplines in her book Spiritual Disciplines Handbook. Disciplines #1 – #6 relate to the general idea of WORSHIP. Here’s… Read More »Spiritual Discipline of the Week: #4 Rule for Life
Can’t Get No Satisfaction? Recognizing the Joy Possible for People of Faith (Phil. 4:12)
What makes you happy? Two years ago MTV and the Associated Press surveyed young people.[1] They asked 13-24 year olds, “What makes you happy?” At least two sets of answers were surprising. The first surprise has to do with what 13-24 year olds said makes them most happy. What makes 13-24 year olds the most happy? They said it was this: spending time with family. Over 70% said spending time with family is what makes them happiest. A second surprise had to do with what 13-24 year olds said does not make them happy. What does not make 13-24 year olds happy? They said it was this: sex. Despite all of the pressure in our culture to be sexually active, young people said having sex does not contribute to happiness.
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