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Unplugging

April 18, 2016 David Robinson 1 Comment

“Unplugging recognizes that personal beings are created for personal interaction by a personal God.” ~Adele Ahlberg Calhoun, Spiritual Disciplines Handbook…

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The Gift of Rest

March 14, 2016 David Robinson

My soul finds rest in God alone. ~Psalm 62:1 When do you rest? The pace of daily living in our…

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Practicing the Presence of God

March 7, 2016 David Robinson

“God is nearer to us than we are aware of. It is not necessary for being with God to be…

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Contemplating

February 22, 2016 David Robinson

When you think of the word “contemplation” what first comes to mind? Too often, we associate this spiritual practice with…

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Communion

February 8, 2016 David Robinson

Once a month, on the first Sunday of the month, I gather with the people of Cannon Beach Community Church…

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The Sacred Art of Marriage

February 1, 2016 David Robinson

I invite you to pick up a copy of my latest book, The Sacred Art of Marriage: 52 Creative Ways…

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Celebrating

January 25, 2016 David Robinson

Last night we opened our last Christmas 2015 gift, a package from a dear friend in Germany. I love celebrating…

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Gratitude Journaling

January 23, 2016 David Robinson

Today, January 23, 2016, I began my 2016 Gratitude Journal in an empty book that I hope to fill up…

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Life in Community: Making a Spiritual Retreat

October 29, 2015 David Robinson

Over the past four months, I’ve had the opportunity to enter into life together with a delightful variety of Christian…

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To Autumn in the Vineyard

October 28, 2015 David Robinson

(photos from Oct. 26, 2015, at Laurel Hood’s vineyard near Newberg, Oregon) To Autumn Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness…

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Arches of Assisi

October 26, 2015 David Robinson

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Homecoming

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After a three-month pilgrimage across the European continent, we stepped through the magic portal of international travel, and returned to…

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Roman Holiday

October 22, 2015 David Robinson

Though Rome certainly was not built in a day, Rome can be greatly enjoyed in a day. Prior to coming…

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Assisi Pilgrimage

October 21, 2015 David Robinson

An hour after leaving Spello, Italy, weaving our way across the forested slopes of Mount Subasio through such tiny towns…

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Journey through Umbria

October 15, 2015 David Robinson 1 Comment

Years ago, I bought a book titled Best Walks in Europe. In mid-October 2015, we walked through the pages of…

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The Best of Tuscany

October 13, 2015 David Robinson

Florence, the great Renaissance city of Europe in the heart of Tuscany, invites anyone who comes to open your eyes,…

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Journey through northern Italy

October 9, 2015 David Robinson

The Italian Alps encircle the city of Torino like a white crown. During our five days visiting my brother and…

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Becoming Even More Fruitful: Silvaner Harvest

September 28, 2015 David Robinson

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears…

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Walking in Freiburg

September 26, 2015 David Robinson

Walking in Freiburg Welcome to the sunniest and warmest city in all of Germany, Freiburg, the gateway to the Black…

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Vineyard Walk

September 24, 2015 David Robinson

The photos above were taken in and around Botzingen, Germany on September 24, 2015 between 4pm and 6pm. The region…

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Spätburgunder Harvest

September 23, 2015 David Robinson

Spätburgunder Harvest A few days after harvesting Weiss Burgunder grapes, we went out yesterday to harvest Spätburgunder (literally, “Late Burgundian”)…

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Abiding: A Word Study

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John 15:1-10 (NASB) I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does…

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Weissburgunder Harvest

September 22, 2015 David Robinson

On September 21, 2015, we had the pleasure of helping to harvest the White Burgundy grapes (known in Germany as…

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Bernard of Clairvaux & Roger of Taize

September 18, 2015 David Robinson

While most people likely first think of Dijon as a brand of most excellent European mustard, I first think of…

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Water Paths

The spiritual life flows like water paths in a mountain stream. Without a connection to clouds, to glaciers, to mountain springs, or to snowfield melt, a mountain stream dries up. When our spiritual life is unhealthy or empty, our life becomes like a dry stream bed devoid of water where very little grows. A spiritual life that is healthy and full experiences an unceasing flow of pure, refreshing water coming through our life from above, water that brings life and renewal in and out of seasons.

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Special thanks to Thomas Robinson, Nature Photographer. Many of the images featured on WaterPaths are by this very talented professional nature photographer. Please visit Thomas Robinson’s online Nature Photo Gallery at www.zoomdak.com.

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