Own Your Poverty: Thomas Merton on Understanding God’s Love for You
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:3). One of Mary Oliver’s most beloved poems, “Wild Geese,” begins: You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting…. Indeed. You do not have to […]
Fear Not? Listen to Your Fear for Deeper Faith
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:3). Let me admit something very difficult for a man to say: Deep down, I am a frightened little boy. That little boy gets an upset stomach, trembling fingers, and a worried mind over many things large and small. That is […]
Buck the Honor/Shame System. Accept God’s Love.
Many find it challenging to accept God’s love. Here’s a way to understand that and beat it.
