Why "St. Cuthbert's Island"?

Saint Cuthbert was a Celtic monk who lived in the 7th century.
He received visitors at his monastery in Northumbria and was even appointed a bishop, but he yearned for the life of an ascetic. While living at the monastery on the island of Lindisfarne, he sought to spend time with the Lord whenever possible. Early on, he practiced solitude on a small island that was linked to Lindisfarne by a land bridge when the tide was low. This tiny island, known as Saint Cuthbert’s Island, was a training ground of sorts—a place to grow in faith and in love for God.

I chose to name my blog after this island for two reasons:
1) I hope that it will be a place where I can spend time alone with God, growing in my love for Him.
2) Perhaps, when the tide is low, others may find their way to this tiny island
and, by God’s grace, be blessed by what they find there.

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

All for Christ

How can you offer your life--all your life--to Christ...
in your current circumstances?

How can you give all to Him today? in the next 5 minutes?

This question is not a philosophical flight of fancy.
It is central and immensely practical.

It's the "one thing" we're called to do.

It's the meaning of life.

Give yourself anew to Him today.
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4 comments:

Allison said...

Thanks for the moment to focus. I love reading your blog. I always have to make sure I have time to focus and think when I read. :) It's definatley a read when the kids are asleep. I love you brother.

July 26, 2007 at 3:01 PM
Danielle Knapp said...

Hi Clay,
Thanks for your comment. Once I get back to the Holy City I'll figure out how to set up links to other people's pages and your's will be on it. Where in Texas are you from, I'm from San Antonio.

July 27, 2007 at 1:53 PM
Clay said...

Hey, Allison.
Thanks for reading!
I love reading your blog, too, and I love being able to peek in on each other's lives this way.
I love you!

July 28, 2007 at 9:30 AM
Clay said...

Hey, Ms. Mystic.
Thank you for visiting.
I'm from Lubbock, and I love San Antonio!
About linking to this blog--I'd be honored, but please don't feel obligated to do so.
It's nice to 'meet' you like this in the blogosphere. Look forward to reading your thoughts in the future.

July 28, 2007 at 9:40 AM

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