Tag: solitude

  • Lifted by laughter

    Lifted by laughter

    “Dad, would you rather give up coffee or potatoes for the rest of your life?” This is a game my 16-year-old son likes to play with me. Pitting things I like against one another, to see which one I’ll choose. Coffee has been the champ for a while now. “Potatoes.” He continued. “Okay, coffee or…

  • Solitude and community

    Solitude and community

    A peculiar thing happened to me last Sunday while I was on holidays. I felt a strong desire to attend a church service. Curious, to say the least. You see, by the time summer arrives, I’m usually churched out. As a pastor, church is not only my work life but a significant part of my…