A few quick, unedited thoughts after our Ash Wednesday service this evening. Tonight, our church hosted an Ash Wednesday service. In my teaching, I had three goals: Help those who grew up in traditions who have received ashes but never understood why to understand why we do this and add some deeper meaning behind the … Continue reading A New Emotional and Profound Ash Wednesday Perspective
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Circle Groups
What are Circle Groups and why are They important? Initially, the idea for "Circle Groups" was born out of my doctoral program studying spiritual formation after reading the methods and ministry of John Wesley. In short: Circle Groups encourage high accountability and vulnerability but with a simple, straightforward structure. They are made up of 3-5 … Continue reading Circle Groups
New Year Planning?
January 1st. Just another day.Or the beginning of something new. Remember- we are often the only instigators of positive change in our life. No one else decides what we watch, eat, or participate in. No one else decides it's time for a change. No one else can make the day-in and day-out little choices that … Continue reading New Year Planning?
Grateful in Disappointment
Thanksgiving. A time for family,football, and culinary enjoyment. But this year, we learned gratefulness through our disappointment. Plan A of going to Kansas, canceled. Can’t drive that far with kid 2 not well. Then the water filter fails so no bathsin the well water smell of eggshell. Plan B of visiting friends, canceled. Kid 1 has temps of … Continue reading Grateful in Disappointment
Over Consumption?
In 2021, the average American spent 463 minutes (7.5 hours) per day with media.[1] Before we move on, re-read that line and dwell on it for a minute. We know the average person is nearly always on their phone, scrolling, avoiding awkward small talk conversations with others, and will probably watch Netflix tonight when they … Continue reading Over Consumption?
Galen Ryman 