I Felt Like a Son in Grief, Not a Pastor
When my dad died my mom asked me to be the minister for his funeral. But I felt like a son in grief, not a…
Gratitude and Prayer
Prayer and gratitude can be combined to train your heart and mind to enjoy and appreciate God’s presence in the ordinary moments of your days.…
Is There a Soul Shepherd in You?
Yes, according to Jesus! He blesses you and calls you into ministry: “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the…
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…
In Jesus’ Shadow
Do you remember when you were little and you always wanted to be with your daddy wherever he went? Or maybe it was your mom,…
Shhhh! Silent Prayer in Church
The prophet urges us, “The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him” (Habakkuk 1:13). The Psalmist invites us…
Renew Your Image of God
What a joy it is when we truly know how greatly we are loved by God! But perhaps like many Christians I talk with you…
My All in All: Abba, Jesus, Parakletos
What wonderful life transformation begins to take place in us when we pray from our heart: “You are my Lord; apart from you I have…
We Belong in the Trinitarian Family!
We all feel left out at times. We may feel unwanted and alone. Maybe there’s conflict in our family or our friends are busy. What…
Jesus, Our Immanuel
What a joy it is to hold a newborn child – a miracle of God in your arms! It’s an even greater joy to hold…
Waves of Prayer
I find it a great blessing to spend time at the ocean, a lake, or a river. Immersed in God’s beauty, I relax. Surrounded by…
Thirsty for Jesus!
I had too much to do today. But thank God I kept my Sabbath anyway to walk in the hills and go into quiet prayer.…