As I approached mile 13 of the Boston Marathon, I heard an incredible wall of sound. I couldn’t see it because of the trees and the bend in the road. It was the girls from Wellesley College shrieking in high pitched voices, “Kiss me! Kiss me!” As I ran through the 1/4 mile long “Scream…
This morning I opened up my Psalms prayerbook and read, “May the Lord answer you when you are in distress… May he send you help from the sanctuary” (Psalm 20:1-2). 3,000 years ago, with the help of the Holy Spirit, the Psalmist was interceding for our comfort. Believing that inspires me to pray. Instead of…
Don’t just read the Bible to get through it—let the Word of God read you and get through you. Learning to pray the Scriptures from your heart so that you long for more of God in your life and confess your sin, hurt, stress, and needs to him is a fundamental spiritual discipline for being…
I want to introduce you to my friend Bob Sanders, President of Baja Christian Ministries (BCM). He has a story in the form of a prayer poem to share with you. It’ll warm your heart. It’ll bless you. It’ll inspire you to draw closer to Jesus in the simplicity and eagerness of a child. First…
What if Jesus asked you to lunch? I think you’d be excited! Actually, Jesus has already asked you. Remember he said, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20). Lunch…
Have you ever been lost? Or lost one of your children? It’s frightening! But how sweet it is to be found and to see the smile of the one you love. Being Lost One time I got lost leading my 11-year old son on a hike up a mountain. We were coming down the peak…
Every pastor, leader, and caregiver tries to do too much. Lord, help us not to make this mistake! For us and the people around us it’s the source of much anxiety and conflict — also pride, envy, and feeling inadequate. Our main job is to remember that Jesus is the Leader. So make space for…
When you’re reading the Bible, do you ever just stop mid sentence to pray because your heart is warmed with appreciation for Jesus? This morning I was reading Psalm 95 and I stopped at the first word: “Come!” It stirred a sweet memory of praying on retreat and hearing the church bells ringing, calling me to…
This Stations of the Cross devotional booklet of Scriptures and prayers will help you to connect with Jesus and his cross in ways that heal and transform.
Excerpted from Follow Jesus on the Stations of the Cross Everyone longs for a soul friend, but most don’t know how to develop one. Come to the cross of Christ with me. Open your heart and together we’ll experience resurrection life to share with others! This devotional continues my series of posts on the ancient Stations…