My prayers: An inadequate oscillation

Like most Christians I know, I wish my prayers were better. I wish I prayed more and I wish I prayed better. But as I seek to pray more, I find myself struggling between two weaknesses. My prayer life seems to be an inadequate oscillation. On the one hand, there are times when my heart … Continue reading My prayers: An inadequate oscillation →

Benedict’s Rule and the modern Christian

https://jotsandscribbles.blog/2024/06/21/reflections-on-the-rule-of-saint-benedict/ Last year I enjoyed reading The Rule of Saint Benedict. A friend asked whether we could be shaped more by this ancient wisdom today. So here are some random reflections on that theme. Things we could learn One of the strengths of the Benedictine Rule is that life has set rhythms. This is a … Continue reading Benedict’s Rule and the modern Christian →

Should leaders be “vulnerable”?

Leaders in many organisations, including churches, carry a wide range of responsibilities. And these often start to feel like burdens or pressures. I think this is common across institutions and fields. There are pressures. Leadership creates a challenge in how to express that. And Christian leadership, with Jesus’ call to integrity and truthfulness, faces this … Continue reading Should leaders be “vulnerable”? →