Tag Archives: Bonhoeffer

Excluding Jesus

Posted on June 24, 2015 by

Our oldest daughter, Abbie, spent one year in pre-school before moving on to Kindergarten. Her preschool was not a typical preschool experience. Our school district has a county wide school for children with special needs. It’s a school where my … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer to Pastors: Don’t Complain!

Posted on June 23, 2015 by

I reread chapter one of Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer this morning. While there was a lot that stood out about how we are to live in community, what stuck out the most was Bonhoeffer’s advice to clergy in regards to … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer on Giving Thanks for Small Things

Posted on February 11, 2015 by

I read this selection from Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Life Together. It’s convicting! “We pray for the big things and forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not small) gifts. How can God entrust great things to one who … Continue reading →

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