St Francis’ Prayer Inspired By The Our Father (His Version of the Lord’s Prayer)
"St Francis' Prayer Inspired By the Our Father" is one of his best writings, but it's little known. It's based on his meditation of the Lord's Prayer.
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A Violent Man Gentled by Grace: Abba Moses the Black
Gentled by grace. That’s the incredible and inspiring story of Abba Moses the Black. He was a violent thief who became a humble and kind monk…
The Disciple’s Ambition to Please Christ
Featuring excerpts from The Joy of Following Jesus by J. Oswald Sanders Paul says, “It is my constant ambition to please Christ.” (2 Corinthians 5:9)…
Servant Leadership
The best and most helpful book you’ll find on leadership has never been on a best-seller list. It was written way back 1896 by a…
Humility is Not Thinking Less of Yourself
As Christians we may think we’re being humble by disregarding our emotions and needs to focus on other people. It’s not true and it doesn’t…
Don’t Be Discouraged by Your Faults
When you're discouraged about your faults it can lead to shame. Instead look to Jesus' hand of mercy. This excerpt from Francois Fenelon shows the way.
Christ the Inward Teacher (From the Journal of George Fox)
The Journal of George Fox tells how he came to know and teach that Christ is the Inward Teacher. Here are key excerpts and summaries from chapter 1 that tells the story of the Quaker founder's growing faith in Jesus that became the foundation for his ministry.
The Sweet Song of Abandonment to Divine Providence
The Lord sings a sweet song in Jean-Pierre de Caussade's classic, "Abandonment to Divine Providence." The path of peace is continual submission to God. "The only condition necessary for us is self-surrender to God in the present moment and then our soul becomes light as a feather, fluid as water, innocent as a child, and responds to every movement of grace like a floating balloon."
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…
“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."