Your Lent Journey of Grace and Blessing
You may think of Lent as hard, somber, or only for Catholics, but like more and more Christ-followers, you can find your Lent journey to…
Tag: Intimacy with Jesus
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…
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."
Jesus and the Sabbath
There is much disagreement about Jesus and the Sabbath — did he follow the Sabbath, break the Sabbath, fulfill the Sabbath, or did Jesus come…
Jesus is My Heaven
Recently I read a line from Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love that so warmed my heart with a longing to be close to Jesus…
Sabbath Rest on Vacation
“Wave after wave of God’s love washes over me.” This little prayer inspired by Psalm 42:7 is a good summary of the ten days Kristi…
Be an Apple Blossom for Jesus
One year ago early in the spring I enjoyed a day retreat with Jesus. This is what I wrote in my journal… It’s the middle…
The Joy of Jesus in Us!
“Joy in Jesus!” That was the theme of the retreat that Kristi and I led for a church staff earlier this week. We’d like to…