HeyJaredWelcoming and Wandering
A weekly exploration of the practices of welcoming and wandering, and adjacent practices such as generosity and simplicity—through which we slow down, live in an abundance mindset, and welcome others, ourselves, and God.
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What is pilgrimage? (opens the original)
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Last spring, I co-lead a “Writers Pilgrimage” to Ireland with my friend Susy Flory. We led ten writers all over the Emerald Isle, learning about women who led the early church and the monastic communities in sacred places. (Read about it here.)<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NjY4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws
As the season shifts (opens the original)
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It is 93 and humid here in Chicago, but there is still a palpable shift in the light, in the air, in the vibe.It’s September, and though technically autumn begins in a few weeks, and we’re experiencing more “sweaty weather” than sweater weather, it still feels like fall. The days are shorter. I’ll occasionally notice a tree that hints at the colors it will soon display. The goldenrod is blooming. Fall is a feeling, a blend of nostalgia with possibility, whether I welcome it or not.<a class="imag
Welcoming the children (opens the original)
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“Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.” –Jesus, (Mark 9:37) As kids head back to school, their parents and grandparents might have more opportunity to interact with the kids’ friends. In the carpool, at soccer games, maybe even at your kitchen table after or before school.And some of those kids might need some space where they can feel welc
Wish you felt less scattered? (opens the original)
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Are you feeling frazzled, like you can’t focus? Like your attention span needs a reboot? It feels like a ubiquitous condition of life, right? And this time of year, things get even crazier. Even for empty nesters like me, this time of year feels a little overwhelming.It’s still hot and humid, at least where I live, but I still sense summer is gathering up her things and murmuring “Oh, look at the time!” And I want to say, “No, don’t go!” The days are getting shorter and a few trees are fading to
"I was naked and you clothed me" (opens the original)
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What if you could practice welcoming without having to clean your house, cook, or even invite anyone over?I love gathering people at my table, but sometimes, welcome happens in other spaces, and it’s just as important and spiritually significant. I believe we need to expand our definition of “hospitality” or welcome, which will help us make it a regular practice.While the Bible bluntly commands us to “practice hospitality,” (see Romans 12:13) it doesn’t record Jesus ever mentioning &
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