Eugene

Eugene Peterson died last week. I didn't know it was possible to mourn and be so upset about someone you've never met. Yet I am.

Here's a quote of his I have been pondering:

“Busyness is the enemy of spirituality.  It is essentially laziness.  It is doing the easy thing instead of the hard thing.  It is filling our time with our own actions instead of paying attentions to God’s actions.  It is taking charge.”

Saturday blog-sweep

Four ways to love a disappointing church

Hillsong and the Music Industry

7 reasons to stop claiming American's support Roe vs Wade

In praise of mediocrity

Pastors and email

Bishops and the civil partnership policy

Joyfully tough progress

“My pastor used to say you’re either coming out of a tough season, in the middle of a tough season, or heading into a tough season.” 

Craig Groeschel, Altar Ego: Becoming Who God Says You Are