An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith | 
pickWhat a beautiful exploration of non-traditional spiritual practices: of finding God in the everyday. I loved this! The chapters on getting lost and finding purpose were especially meaningful for me during a time where I‘ve stepped “off the path” so to speak, taking time to regroup and discern a new vocation and way forward.
“I am a guest here, charged with serving other guests—even those who present themselves as my enemies. I am allowed to resist them, but as long as I trust in one God who made us all, I cannot act as if they are no kin to me. There is only one House. Human beings must either learn to live in it together or we will not survive to hear its sigh of relief when our numbered days are done.”
pickThis was an especially good choice to read during the scaled back times of Covid. It seems an appropriate time to return to the basics of faith, to look more closely at the profound insights to be found in the every day events we often miss in the midst of our busyness. The chapter on prayer and the one on suffering were particularly enlightening. I love the way BBT writes and the openness with which she embraces her relationship with God.
After my run I enjoyed some spiritual practice time before starting my day. 😊 My days are much better when I make this kind of space in the morning. 💕
Don't worry, in my thorough cleaning after this picture and before my friend comes to visit at lunchtime for a couple days, I cleaned that spiderweb out of my window. 😂 My spider friend and I peacefully coexisted for a while, but he moved out so I cleaned up! 😂
Since I'm resting my pinched nerve and didn't run/walk this morning, I was able to make space for an hour of just me and God before work (above). It really got me started on the right foot! Now, after a frenzied work day of planning, shopping for a couple hours straight, and setting up for Vacation Bible School next week, I am home at last. 😊 Time to kick my heels up and relax with a good book! #BookFitnessChallenge #BFC #BFCr2 #BookNerdHerd
Okay, The Regional Office Is Under Attack! might not count because it's an ARC but hey, it's a pretty minimalist cover on my shelf... #augustphotochallenge #MinimalisticCovers #augustofpages
