Why Choose Optimism?

Why Choose Optimism? Nims is an optimist. When he was a kitten I studied him as my new role model. For Nims all the world was a toy. His only question: how does it work? Nims was confident that every living creature liked him as much as he liked them. I remember seeing him in…

Sculpting Project 26: Welcoming Prayer

Sculpting Project 26: Welcoming Prayer I was sitting with the worship team listening to the prelude music when I notice the wave of grief approaching. Heidi, our elderly mother goat had died early that morning, leaving two little kids to our care. I had milked Heidi many years and we were well acquainted. The last…

Epiphany to Easter Sculpting Project 5: Body Changes Mind Week 2

Epiphany to Easter Sculpting Project 5: Body Changes Mind Week 2 (Only) You are rich. Your pocket is crammed with 1000 dollar bills. When you walk in the room you hand out a 1000 dollars to everyone you greet. Receiving 1 full smile creates the same amount of brain stimulation as receiving well over $1000….

Epiphany to Easter Sculpting Project 4: Breath Prayer: Week 1

Epiphany to Easter Sculpting Project 4: Breath Prayer Week 1 Part 1 Winter 2016 Colorado: I push my shovel into the hay and manure as I take a breath. “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God.” I toss the shovel full into the cart as I exhale. “Have mercy on me a sinner.” Then another shovel…