I’m excited to report that I have finished reading blog posts from 2012 – 2015. Now on to year 2016. Some of you have been regular contributors and I want to express my gratitude for your faithfulness to exploring the mystery.
The word mystery implies, I’ve been told, something spiritual. I remember when I sat down with a man from Adel to develop my blog. One of the first questions he asked me: What do you want to name it?
I still wonder where the title came from. It seemed to just flow out of my mouth: exploring the mystery. I’ve liked the freedom that the name has given me though I often stumble when asked what mysteries are explored.
In the next three months, my focus will be on developing a clear focus for this blog. I would love it if you emailed me a word or two that you think describes what we do here.
I’ve read that the memory of spiritual intensity in childhood is a yardstick for measuring spiritual experiences for the rest of our lives.
It’s interesting to ponder this today, the day my Aunt emailed me the news that her father’s, who was my grandfather, birthday is today. He would be 124. Grandpa and Grandma were responsible for initiating my interest in spirituality. They picked me up on the farm and gave me a ride into town where we all attended the Methodist Church.
I remember one of the Sunday School teachers convincing me to persuade my parents to attend church. This was undoubtedly the birth of my missionary self.
Do you have a memory of spiritual intensity from your childhood that has influenced how spirituality played out in your life? Would you please share it with us?
Thanks for exploring the mystery – Nicky Mendenhall