by Steve Thomason | Mar 10, 2011 | sermons2011, Spiritual Formation
A few years ago my family visited Yellowstone National Park. One thing that really struck me about the experience was this scene. The forest had been decimated by fire. It was black and barren. This painting reminds me of a stark reality. Everything burns. Burning is...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 8, 2011 | Illustration, Spiritual Formation, Youth Ministry
Last Wednesday I did an introduction to Lent for our catechism. Here are some illustrations I cooked up for the lesson. I love it when I can use both of my passions in the same package!
by Steve Thomason | Mar 6, 2011 | Spiritual Formation
In our culture it is very easy to feel tossed back and forth by the craziness of life. Between homework, practice, a job, friends, church, texting, “drama”, parents fighting, friends fighting, nations fighting, people dying, it can get overwhelming...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 6, 2011 | Spiritual Formation
In our culture it is very easy to feel tossed back and forth by the craziness of life. Between homework, practice, a job, friends, church, texting, “drama”, parents fighting, friends fighting, nations fighting, people dying, it can get overwhelming...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 28, 2011 | Spiritual Formation, Theology
Lent begins next Wednesday, March 9th, with the observance of Ash Wednesday. Many people describe Lent as a journey. That is an especially interesting metaphor for me since the Lenten Vespers of 2010 is where my journey into Grace really took off. Lent was early last...
by Steve Thomason | Feb 22, 2011 | Spiritual Formation
This is a simple diagram that maps the phases of Spiritual Formation articulated by the medieval mystics.
