When I was a kid, delight came easily. As I got older, delight seemed to fade as I became more "adult-like" and less childlike. Being grown up and having a family took responsibility. Working a job and paying bills took responsibility. And of course, responsibility means seriousness. Or does it?
Read MoreWhat's your opinion on silence? Do you like it? Dislike it? Yearn for it? Avoid it?
If you were to ask me this question last month, I would have quickly said, "I love it and want more of it in my life." That response would make sense. I live in an urban centre, have a teenager in the house, and am often in meetings with people. I don't have a lot of silence in my life, so of course I'd want more of it.
So yes, it makes sense. Unfortunately, if I'm being honest with myself, it's not true.
Read MoreWhen I prayed out loud in a room by myself for the first time, even though I was a follower of Jesus, it was a new thing and it felt weird.
Read MoreIf we do the same thing the same way all the time, chances are we will eventually end up in a dry place. If you've ever felt "meh" about prayer, worship, or some other practice, perhaps you know what I'm talking about.
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