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A Little Affection for our Great God

We say, “I love God.” But do we say this with endearment? Delight? Affection? Maybe we’re embarrassed to show affection for God, to let our…

An Arrow Prayer to Help you Listen

Listen! God is speaking. Sunshine after rain. It reminds me that when we slow down and look up to God, his bright thoughts can enter…

Abruptly Break into Prayer

“Abruptly Jesus broke into prayer: ‘Thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You’ve concealed your ways from sophisticates and know-it-alls, but spelled them out…

7 Spirit-Anointed Syllables

This little prayer is anointed. It is powerful. It will bless you and others with God’s peace. Why do I share it with you? Because…

The Jesus Prayer: The Anonymous Pilgrim’s Story

Do you know the story of the Anonymous Russian Pilgrim? It’s a heart-warming and unforgettable story of how God brought healing and transformation to a…

Small Beginnings

What makes for a “good day”? For me it starts with prayer. This morning I awoke early. My thoughts started down the path of planning…

Worried about Money? Meditate!

The other day I was tempted to become worried and fearful. My income is way down this year and, with a son in college, our…

True Happiness is Practicing the Presence of God

Everyone wants to be happy. We think it an American right. But you can't be happy by pursuing happiness. The way to be happy is in practicing the presence of God. In Philippians, the most joyful book in the Bible, the Apostle Paul shows us how to do this and he's in jail, not a palace or a monastery.

Walk in the Light of Christ

In the Bible the Psalmist and the Apostle John urge us to “walk in the light” (Psalm 89:15, 1 John 1:7). Being attuned to God (or…

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