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O Lord, Pour Down your Rain
“You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance” (Psalm 68:9). I love the rain. During rainstorms when I was a boy, my
October 19, 2010
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A Sinful Heart’s Cry for Mercy
We think our heart is our feelings. So we contrast our head and heart to differentiate thinking and feeling. But in the Biblical understanding our
September 24, 2010
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Your Love, O Lord, is Better than Wine!
I met Lisa (not her real name) because her husband insisted that she talk with me. He said she had a drinking problem. Of course,
August 15, 2010
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Self-Assessments
Self-Esteem Test
Many people I talk with struggle with a negative view of themselves. Some are besieged by feelings of guilt and shame. How about you? Are
July 28, 2010
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Jesus and Abba at the Cross
Where was God the Father when Jesus was being crucified? Where is God when you and I are being mistreated? We know that Jesus cried out
March 31, 2010
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In a Dark Night of the Soul I Saw Jesus!
The summer before my senior year of college I worked as an apprentice butcher. If you know me you’re laughing right now: Bill a butcher! But
March 30, 2010
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Listen to God with Joseph
Don’t forget Joseph’s part in the Nativity story. God may be speaking to you through his role… None of Joseph’s words are recorded in the
December 16, 2009
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Growing through a Dark Night of the Soul
The Dark Night of the Soul is one of the most important subjects that I teach to pastors, seminary students, and others. Very few Christians
August 6, 2008
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Breath Prayers
I teach Breath Prayer as a way to meditate on a beloved Bible verse while slowly breathing in and out. It’s delightful and powerful! Like
July 31, 2006
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Breath Prayers From the Bible
It’s a blessing to meditate on beloved Bible verses as short Breath Prayers. Here are some examples that will help you experience God’s peace and power.
July 20, 2006
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