Laying Self-Condemnation at Jesus’ Feet
Normally, I love to write these devotionals and share them with you. But I’m discouraged. I’ve been judging myself about a talk I gave. My…
Tag: Intimacy with Jesus
Sweet Nectar For Your Soul (Praying the Lord’s Prayer with Jeanne Guyon)
Let’s admit it. At times we all feel like prayer is a duty. We know we should pray more than we do, but sometimes it…
A. W. Tozer’s Introduction to “The Christian Book of Mystical Verse”
I’m often asked by pastors and others what I think about “mysticism.” Usually someone in their church has encountered this and has expressed concern that it…
On the Outside Trying to Get Into Christmas
It’s an isolating feeling to be on the outside looking in. We’ve all felt it. Some of us especially feel this way at Christmastime. We…
Love Can Woo You Out of Self-Hatred
My daughter Briana is just home from college and I was watching her pick flowers in our garden to give to Kristi for Mother’s Day.…
A Surprising Portrait of Jesus to Bless You!
The stories of Jesus are life changing! But some of them are hidden to us. Consider this inspiring and dignifying portrait of Jesus, excerpted from…
Your Lent Journey In Jesus’ Easy Yoke
You may think of Lent as hard, somber, or only for Catholics, but more and more Christ-followers are finding it a blessing. But my experience is…
Spiritual Formation (Reflection Paper)
This pastor's wife didn't feel safe in church but Soul Shepherding's TLC spiritual formation retreats helped her share intimacy with Jesus among friends.
A Christ Shield for St. Patrick’s Day
A great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day is to pray his Breastplate Prayer as a Christ Shield.
Falling in Love
Kristi and I are still basking in the delightful glow of our son’s wedding. This picture shows David carrying Brianne into the reception! Have you…