Jesus smiles. Yes!!! Don’t you love this picture of Jesus smiling so warmly? It’s my favorite. It reminds me that Jesus delights in the Father and in us too! It’s hidden from many people, but the smile of Jesus is everywhere in the Gospels. Jesus “rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit” (Luke 10:21, NASB). John…
Jesus is with you in your storm. If you really see this you’ll experience the deep peace that guards your heart (Philippians 4:7). Here’s a Scripture meditation to help you experience Christ’s loving presence with you: Dark storm clouds pelted torrents of freezing rain on Jesus and the disciples, gale winds whipped their boat in…
Recently I led a retreat for 18 pastors and their wives who serve at churches in Mexico. It was called, “Embrace Abba with Me.” I’d like to share with you one of our times of reflection and prayer on the father wound that proved to be powerfully healing for everyone. There were many tears, hugs,…
What a treasure awaits us in Psalm 91! There’s a reason why so many people consider it a favorite chapter and prayer in the Bible. As you’ll see in my Psalm 91 Meditation this Psalm is an endearing story about a little chick finding safe refuge under the wing of it’s mother, prevailing in battles,…
Your image of God is the most important aspect of your psychological makeup. Probably, like most people, you’ve picked up some damaging distortions in your heartfelt understanding of God. This especially happens when we experience emotional wounds or deficits in childhood and then project these onto God. We need the Word of God to wash…
Welcome to the embrace of the Trinity! I invite you to enjoy with me this beautiful ancient painting by Rublev and experience the hospitality of the Trinity. Let’s enjoy the love of the Father, Son, and Spirit. Let’s open our hearts to the Lord as we meditate on Rublev’s icon… Yes, Lord, I want to sit…
The hospitality of God to us is so beautifully expressed in Jesus’ Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). But most of us struggle to experience the heart-warming love of Abba Father that Jesus offers in this story. Rembrandt’s famous 17th Century painting of Jesus’ parable, “The Return of the Prodigal,” is a great help. Linger with Rembrandt’s…
