The Home, a Monastery?

Cheri and I wanted to get married. Inspired by Francis of Assisi, the Poor Clares, Brother Lawrence, the Sojourners community, and others, we also longed to live “sold out to Jesus.” What could that mean for people who didn’t join a religious order or missionary enterprise – for an ordinary family like ours? Once married, we explored rhythms of private and family devotions. We kept our spending to a minimum and invested significant time and energy into various ministries.