by Gary Taylor | Aug 25, 2010 | Uncategorized
Psalm 51:6 says, “You teach me wisdom in the secret heart.” (ESV) I’m not sure I understand this phrase, to be honest with you. I’ll likely do a little research (and read your comments on what this verse is talking about), but for now here are...
by Gary Taylor | Aug 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
To be in the world but not of the world can be challenging. I recall this one time when I was in the world but not of it. …One time. Yep, it’s tough. For most of my adult, Christ-following life I thought the life of holiness was like a wick – neatly trimmed,...
by Gary Taylor | Aug 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
Unhealthy expectations and anxiety. These two are evil twins, pairing up to sabotage a life of freedom. It begins with false expectations – self-induced, or imposed by outside influencers I allow to nag at my thoughts – sucking me into an exhausting pursuit of being...
by Gary Taylor | Aug 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
The cat won’t leave me alone. No matter where I go in the house she follows me. Actually she sticks closer to me than the word “follow” would imply; she is on me, constantly touching me, brushing up against my ankles, treading under my feet. She is “Vel” and I am...
by Gary Taylor | Aug 4, 2010 | Uncategorized
Contemplative. As I understand this word, a contemplative is one who “seeks to make visible that which is hidden from ordinary sight.” Evagrius Ponticus calls contemplation a vision of the real nature of things. (Note: I honestly have no idea who Evagrius Ponticus...
At the age of 32 I married my best friend, Beth. Thirteen years later we are blessed with two very energetic kids - Jack (12) and Calleigh (9). My wife is a ridiculously good cook who loves hosting dinners in our home, and then I go to the gym to work off the calories. I am an avid reader who appreciates contemplative, Spiritual conversations shared over a cup of coffee. Hobbies and interests include reading and writing, journaling, working out, and St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball. More 