A reading roundup is a collection of articles and posts one person reads, finds interesting, and then shares with another. On a ranch, they “roundup” or gather scattered animals into one place. A writer discovers and compile items of interest then publishes them together.
Imagine you and I meet in the local coffee shop. Of course, I sip on the flavored brew of the day. Go ahead and have tea or whatever you fancy.
I might say to you:
“I read the most fascinating article the other day about…”
“Did you know…?”
“I learned a new idea…”
Here are some of the reading roundups I have collected recently and wanted to share with you. Maybe one of them will resonate in your heart and feed your soul.
- Faith and Leadership shared this thought-provoking interview with Phyllis Tickle about the future and the changes of the church. Be sure to read till the end of the article about how churches need to be anthills.
“Phyllis Tickle argues that Christianity is currently undergoing a massive upheaval as part of a regular pattern that occurs every 500 years, in which old ideas are rejected and new ones emerge. Ultimately, the old expression of Christianity is refurbished and revitalized, while a new, more vital form also is created.”
- I love receiving the Wonders of the Day email – I always learn something new and marvel at God’s amazing creativity. Like this article on What is the Fibonacci sequence?
- Awww, the benefits of awe and wonder. These are even more important during this time of pandemic as shown in this article.
- Ever wonder what is inside the earth? Click here to peek inside.
- “That moment of waking is an incredible opportunity, and it’s quite a tragedy if you go straight to your to-do list.” — David Whyte I love listening to his accent as he shares a poem about waking.
- I will close with a prayer blessing that touched my heart from my roundup:
I sometimes forget that
I was created for joy
My mind is too busy
My heart is too heavy
Heavy for me to remember
that I have been
called to dance
the sacred dance for life
I was created to smile
to love
to be lifted up
and lift others up
O sacred one
Untangle my feet
from all that ensnares
Free my soul
That we might
Dance
and that our dancing
might be contagious.
Hafiz
May you dance with God this week!!
What have you read lately that fed your soul?
Oh, that the Lord would keep my feet untangled. I love that poem. I often find that I can’t have a conversation without referencing something I’ve recently read. 😉 I hope it doesn’t annoy my friends too much. lol.
isn’t that poem so good? Go ahead and annoy your friends. LOL I love all your reading
As our conversation over coffee might unfold, Jean, my comments would include: 1. What an interesting concept Phyllis Tickle shares! That gives me hope for the church, which is showing signs of decline. 2. I too find the Fibonacci sequence fascinating. Wrote about it myself a few years ago. 3. I pray to remember the sacredness of waking, to approach the day with more wonder and expectation, thanks to David Whyte. 4. As for Hafiz encouragement to dance, I’m listening to a sermon series by Pete Briscoe entitled Dance Lessons! For each sermon his text is a different passage from Galatians. Thanks for bringing such interesting topics to the table, Jean! (In real life, I can see this conversation taking several hours!!)
now I would love to have a lingering coffee date with you!!
I absolutely loved listening to David Whyte reading his poem about waking, Jean. I took it as an invitation to begin each day with thankfulness and a willingness to be open to whatever that day has in store, refusing to rush headlong into desires of our own making.
Thanks for this whole roundup today, too!
Blessings!
Don’t you love his accent? Glad you enjoy my roundup this week.