“Those who look to the LORD are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” (Psalm 34:5) What a promise! As I shared on my Facebook Live Video (2 min) this week, it’s one of my favorite Bible verses. Because sometimes I feel judged myself and so do you. Shame is devastating. You hang your…
One of the most helpful things I have done in life over the years is to take heart from the devotion of the great ones for Jesus. I found it to be true in my personal life and as a psychologist in my observations of people that living as a disciple of Jesus solves all…
Recently I was asked to lead a Soul Shepherding group for a team of pastors to facilitate their intimacy with Jesus. What do they need learn and experience? What would God want me to share with them? I listened for the Lord’s wisdom. I knew the culture of this church well and I’ve led spiritual…
We all want this year to be better than last — even if last year was a great year. How does that happen? Not by having better circumstances. (They always go up and down.) Not by keeping one of the typical New Year’s resolutions. (They don’t deal with personal character and besides, they fizzle out…
I was restless and discouraged, so I turned to some words by Ray Ortlund Sr., the father of my spiritual renewal in Christ. These reflections became a prayer of consecration to Jesus Christ that blessed my soul! I believe they’ll give your spirit a lift too. But first, let me explain why we need this…
Just before Valentine’s Day my heart was wonderfully warmed and filled with love for Jesus as I was reading one of my favorite Classics of Christian Devotion, The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis. I was inspired to compose a Love Letter to Jesus by paraphrasing some of his words on “Familiar Converse with Jesus.” I share…
