A Retreat With Brennan Manning
If I could have anyone lead me on a spiritual retreat with Jesus it’d be Brennan Manning. I wish I could do that and invite…
Tag: Dark Night of the Soul
Henri Nouwen’s Secret Journal
In Henri Nouwen's Dark Night he received pastoral counseling and kept a secret journal. Shortly before he died this was published as "The Inner Voice of Love." Here are some quotes and insights for pastors and ministry leaders.
Ouch! She Hit a Nerve!
The nurse hit a nerve in my hand! I screamed in pain and now my hand is withered. Will I view God by my bad circumstances or my circumstances by God's love? I went to the cross of Christ.
Draw on Jesus’ Empathy in Holy Week
Holy Week is a special opportunity to draw on Jesus’ empathy in new ways. You know that the last seven days of Christ’s life changed the…
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…
Is God Really Good and Loving?
I thought I really trusted God’s goodness and love. I could tell you God was loving and good, I could even teach a Bible study…
My Experience with John of the Cross’ Dark Night of the Soul
In the 16th Century in Spain there was a very poor and little man (just four feet and eleven inches tall!) who became a spiritual…
My Joy and My Delight
What is your joy and delight in life? A good way to know is to see how you respond to trials. The Psalmist’s Song in…
Eileen Needed a Fresh Touch from God
We all long for a fresh touch of God in our souls. Often it comes when we hear someone share vulnerably about a personal struggle…
The Jesus Burn: a Blessed Experience of God’s Presence
Many people write to me asking for help understanding their experience of the Jesus burn. I too feel this at times. Have you experienced the…