When Jesus Calls
Christ came to meet me in the garden of my soul, but I was busy. He was longing to share fragrances of love with me,…
Tag: Longing
The Jesus Burn and the Dark Night
Have you experienced the “Jesus burn”? Do you know what it’s like to feel God’s presence in your body? Perhaps your heart has been…
The Lord is my Portion
It’s ironic that the more we long for Jesus — to know him intimately and love him fully — the more we are deeply satisfied.…
You Are What You Read
Some people say, “You are what you eat.” I think it’s more true to say, “You are what you read.” What do you spend your…
Only Read if You’re Thirsty
“All reading not intended for us by God is dangerous,” wrote Jeane-Pierre de Caussade in his classic devotional book of the 18th Century. The French…
Be My Rock of Refuge
Have you ever prayed in a cave? David did. Probably Jesus did. I have. A cave is a powerful experience and symbol that the Lord…
Fasting is Feasting Prayer
Fasting is one of the most transforming spiritual disciplines that I have used. Jesus made important use of fasting and when we fast it is…
Fasting is Feasting
I said to a ministry leader that fasting is feasting on God’s Word. He replied, “It’s hard enough for me to quiet my mind when…
Take Heart from an Author Mentor
Jesus said, “Take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33) Most of us when we read a Christian book we read to get through…
Yearning for God
Longing for God is the breath of our souls! It is yearning for God with our heart that opens our souls to breathe in the…