There’s a Thread

There’s a thread you follow. It goes among

things that change. But it doesn’t change.

People wonder about what you are pursuing.

You have to explain about the thread.

But it is hard for others to see.

While you hold it you can’t get lost.

Tragedies happen; people get hurt

or die; and you suffer and get old.

Nothing you do can stop time’s unfolding.

You don’t ever let go of the thread.

William Stafford

From:  The Way It Is: New and Selected Poems

Copyright ©:  1998, Graywolf Press

Come rest a while at soulstudioministries.com

John Archibald’s Recent Column

I’m with John. There is a racism and xenophobia undergirding some of our political rhetoric that has in recent years been normalized. I must speak against it.

This is not about being liberal or conservative. It’s about being compassionate and human.

And I was honored to know his father, a United Methodist pastor and colleague, who told him to “remember who you are.”

You can find John’s column HERE.

New “Soul Studio” Site

I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on! Soul Studio now has a home on the web.

Soul Studio is a ministry of writing, music, and spiritual formation. It’s a space where faith and creativity meet, where together we can slow down, ask deeper questions, and pay attention.

At Soul Studio, you’ll find my writings, music, resources for spiritual formation, and projects I’m working on. I hope some things will simply give you a moment to pause and breathe.

After 37 years of ministry, I’m discovering new ways to make room for creativity, faith, and meaningful connection.

I’d love for you to visit, explore, and let me know what you think.

Check out Soul Studio HERE.

If something there speaks to you, feel free to share it with someone who might need it.

#SoulStudio #SpiritualFormation #Writing #FaithAndCreativity #Ministry

Simple Holy Moments

I’m honored. My article about one of the most profound “holy moments” of my life will be included.

Podcast on Jacob Wrestling the Angel

Did you know that the famous hymn writer, Isaac Watts, said of Charles Wesley's hymn, "Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown," some amazing words? He said, “that single poem, Wrestling Jacob, is worth all the verses which I have ever written.” 

Here is my podcast on the scripture of Jacob wrestling the angel all night, in light of Wesley's interpretation emphasizing the burning question of who the stranger is wrestling Jacob in the night, and the gradual realization that his name is LOVE.

Here is the PODCAST. Have a listen!

Living Stones CD Now Streaming!

My “Living Stones” CD is now available on all major platforms!

Please do me a favor, friends. You don’t have to buy it. But if you take a few minutes to have a listen to samples on your favorite platform, the metrics will help get it out to others.

Check it out here: LIVING STONES CD

Rewriting History

The truth shall set us free. Trying to rewrite history doesn't take the truth of January 6 away, and the white supremacy that was associated with it.

This judge is right in warning us.

The real test of democracy over the next 250 years is coming. It's whether we can quickly restore the norm of peaceful transfer of power after the heinous actions of that day, and undo the years-long attempt to rewrite the history books. See the article below.

Judge ends Jan. 6 case against Proud Boys with warning about Trump pardons