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.
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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.
The Fellowship of the Transfigured Face (Holy Obedience)
Thomas Kelly's words on holy obedience (excerpts from "A Testament of Devotion") invite us into a God-intoxicated life of joy, peace, and love for others.
Serve What You’re Cooking
The number one problem that pastors and ministry leaders have is neglecting the care of their own souls under God. My analysis of the many…
Brother Lawrence Writings (His Story)
The heart of the Brother Lawrence writings, his letters and conversations, is his personal story of practicing God's presence. Here are a few of the best excerpts from "Practicing His Presence."
Frank Laubach’s CIHU Prayer
In the later years of high school I learned about Brother Lawrence’s classic book Practicing the Presence of God. Immediately I was won over to the beauty…
Jesus’ Humility: The Beauty of Holiness
Recently Kristi and I were walking through a grove of ancient cedar trees in Montana. I stood next to this GIANT tree. Wow! For hundreds…
William Law on “The Importance of Intention”
William Law says that the best and happiest life is to seek to please God in all that we do. Sadly, many who identify with Christ do not intend this life.
Spiritual Friendship: Aelred and Ivo’s Example
We all long for soul talk and spiritual friendship. To feel fully alive we need to participate in personal relationships that are based in empathy and draw us…
When You Feel a Lack of Joy
We all want to experience more joy in life. Jesus prays this for us, asking the Father for us to have the fullness of his…