7 Steps of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is more than a decision — it’s a process of praying, sharing feelings with a confidante, and adjusting attitudes—and these 7 steps of forgiveness…
Praying Your Emotions to Feel God’s Love
When I was in high school I didn’t fit in socially. My days were consumed with being an “A” student, working to save money for…
Your Emotions Matter to Jesus
We are all experiencing a myriad of intense emotions in this season. Did you know that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, wants to find and befriend…
3 Steps to Hear God’s Voice
The most important experience of our lives is to “hear” God’s voice or sense a touch of blessing from the Holy Spirit. It’s how we…
The Rule of St. Benedict
The Rule was written by Benedict of Nursia circa 530 for a monastic community. 1,500 years later The Rule is still being followed by Benedictine monks…
A Hurried Pastor Connects with Jesus
Let me tell you about a man I’ll call Eddie. Over the years I’ve talked with lots of people like him. Many of the pastors…
Top Ten Soul Shepherding Posts of 2014
How can we connect you with Jesus? That's the question we ask pastors and other servants of the Lord. Here are the Top Ten needs for help from 2014.
Sing Praise to God!
“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant……
“Christ the Answer” (Inspiration From Frank Laubach)
Instead of a prayer life, seek a praying life. Frank Laubach's writing on "Christ the Answer" shows us how to cultivate Jesus' praying life and it's power. Here's an excerpt from Laubach's book, "Prayer: The Mightiest Force in the World."
Joyful, Thankful Bible Verses in Philippians
Paul wrote these Thankful Bible Verses to the Philippians while in prison. They'll inspire you to be thankful to God and loving to all in your trials.
True and Perfect Joy (by St Francis)
St Francis experienced perfect joy. Many buy a statue of him, but few are prepared to imitate his devotion to Jesus Christ. Here's his story of perfect joy.
Press On Into the Heavenly Kingdom (Thomas à Kempis)
This paraphrase of Chapter 1 in "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas à Kempis will help you live today from the spiritual reality of God's heavenly kingdom.