Jim Reiter

Seeing [and Knowing] Yourself Through the Lens of the Enneagram

Jim Reiter | December 7, 2018

In the last two or three years, a seemingly new personality tool has emerged on the scene. The word “enneagram” has begun to pop up. It certainly sounds strange and its diagram even seems suspect. Actually, the Enneagram is an…

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When the Student is Ready, Christmas [Fully] Appears

Jim Reiter | November 27, 2018

With Advent’s approach, a Buddhist saying comes to mind: “When the student is ready, the Master appears.” As we suggested in our first issue of Ruminations (released a little over a week ago… available by clicking here), Advent is more…

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Christ the King Sunday: Celebrating Christianity’s Fairy Tale [and True] Ending

Jim Reiter | November 22, 2018

As we approach the end of the church’s liturgical calendar this coming Sunday, I can’t help but think of the [true] story given to me by a member of a former church. Unbeknownst to Ralph Mather at the time, it’s…

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Relationship with BeADisciple.com Brings Online Course Options

Jim Reiter | November 14, 2018

We are delighted to announce two online, spiritual formation courses which will be released in the early New Year – part of a larger body of coursework being hosted by BeADisciple.com, one of several programs of the Richard and Julia…

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“Count Your Blessings!”

Jim Reiter | November 7, 2018

When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. —G. K. Chesterton Gratitude is the most passionate, transformative force in the cosmos. –Sarah Ban Breathnach, Simple Abundance Finally, brothers…

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Looking for Some Good News?!?

Jim Reiter | October 31, 2018

Enjoyed a delightful evening this past Friday, catching up with friends, Steve and Mary Alice. As typical catch up conversations go, he asked about retirement… and the nature of our current “work.” I can vouch (to some extent) for what…

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Rest in Peace, Brother Eugene

Jim Reiter | October 23, 2018

Eugene Peterson was (and still is) a pastor to this pastor. Hearing of his passing just now had me wanting to drop some things – on the way to saying “thanks” and “Godspeed”. As much as any other, Peterson sent…

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The Blessed “And”

Jim Reiter | October 17, 2018

Built to Last (1994) is based on the research findings of business consultant and commentator, Jim Collins, as he asked why some companies were/are able to achieve and sustain success through multiple generations of leaders, across decades and even centuries.…

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O Love That Wilt Not Let Us Go

Jim Reiter | October 10, 2018

It’s probably among the top five stories I love to tell – tell others, yes, but also myself. Entitled “Chosen for…”, Pastor Janet Wolff shared it a few years ago in an Upper Room publication: In a world that pronounces…

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