Distraction

Distraction

I’ve noticed that what we might call illusion almost always captures our attention more easily than what we might call Truth. Truth—whatever name we give it—tends to be quiet, still, and unchanged. Illusion, on the other hand, is busy. It moves. It creates drama. It...
Random Renaissance Person

Random Renaissance Person

Today I’ve been thinking about something I call a Random Renaissance Person. You’re welcome to think about this with me. By that, I don’t mean a king or a famous artist. I mean an ordinary person. Someone who lived during the Renaissance whose name we will never know....
Beyond Appearances

Beyond Appearances

“Do not judge by outward appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” – John 7:24 [New American Standard Bible] I’ve often thought that much of spiritual work comes down to learning how to look past appearances. That isn’t always easy. The mind prefers what it can...