Tag Archives: Jayber Crow

Led Into the Storm

Posted on July 21, 2017 by

If you haven’t already noticed, I love efficiency. I often look back on the chaotic, haphazard way I’ve arrived at a solution and–with a sigh–see a simpler, more direct route. It’s easy to assume that I did something wrong, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Ignatian Spirituality, Prayer, Reflections | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Life by Way of Mistakes

Posted on September 18, 2015 by

“Sell the painting that’s worth the most,” I coached our eight-year-old grandson, Hadrian. Methodically, Hadrian lifted each small masterpiece in front of him and peeked under them to see their value. He passed over a Cézanne, which I knew was worth ten million dollars because … Continue reading →

Posted in Poverty of Spirit, Stories, Wednesday Lunch Club | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pilgrim in a Dark Wood

Posted on September 11, 2015 by

From the crest of the hill, I could see my book aglow in the distance, ready to be purchased at a click. But to get there I would have to travel through the dreaded Valley of Publication. Thankfully, I found good companions … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment