by Dorothy Greco | Dec 9, 2013 | At the Intersection of Faith & Culture, Blog, Christianity Today
Starting in late November, Americans will spend upwards of $579 billion on holiday gifts. I count myself among this elite group. Though self-gifting is on the rise, most of us are focused on finding the perfect presents for all 37 people on our list, including:...
by Dorothy Greco | Nov 7, 2013 | Blog, Relevant Magazine, Spirituality
Last fall was the most difficult season in our 23 years of marriage. I was afraid to leave the house. It seemed each week brought more disaster and grief. In the midst of it all, I started shutting down, disappearing, going into a self-imposed relational and spiritual...
by Dorothy Greco | Oct 14, 2013 | Blog, Relevant Magazine, Spirituality
Thousands of years ago, God gave a series of dreams to a teenage boy. The young shepherd intuitively understood they predicted his future. He imprudently shared the dreams with his already envious older brothers in a move that demonstrated both his immaturity, as well...
by Dorothy Greco | Oct 10, 2013 | Blog, Christianity Today, Spirituality
Inevitably, when individuals have served on my teams for a length of time, the lines of demarcation begin to soften. Mutuality, trust, and affection grow and lead to the dismantling of earlier boundaries. This can be wonderful, and also fraught with...
by Dorothy Greco | Sep 20, 2013 | At the Intersection of Faith & Culture, Blog, Earth Care/Stewardship, Health & Wellness, Relevant Magazine
Throughout my life, nature has always been a portal into God’s presence. As a child, I spent most weekends in the woods behind my family home. While I did not know it at the time, by plucking wild honeysuckle, immersing my feet in small brooks, and sunbathing on...
by Dorothy Greco | Aug 30, 2013 | At the Intersection of Faith & Culture, Blog, Christianity Today, Spirituality
The millennial generation’s much-talked-about departure from church might lead those of us over 30 to conclude that they have little interest in Jesus. Nothing could be further from the truth. Unfortunately, their spiritual coming of age has coincided...
