Dallas Willard’s Best Word: “God is Here!”
Recently it was the third anniversary of Dallas Willard’s death so Kristi and I have been remembering him and thanking God for his influence in…
Tag: Praying the Psalms
Lament Psalms: The Pit to the Heavens
Praying the lament psalms with Jesus teaches us to reorient ourselves in God's kingdom where we're blessed, even if our circumstances remain bad.
Psalm 110: a Message in a Bottle
How did Jesus know he was the Messiah? When did he realize who he was? I invite you to ponder and pray on this question…
Inner Healing Prayer with Psalm 46
The "river that makes glad the city of God" flows here!
I Fell into a Pit of Depression
Last night I fell into a dark hole, a pit of depression. I didn’t see it coming. This bad mood came out of nowhere and…
A Psalm of Thanks and Praise to God
The most repeated verse in the Bible is a favorite of mine: “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His love endures forever.”…
The Lord is My Shield in Emotional Battles
Praying a Psalm with Jesus is a powerful spiritual discipline. “The Lord is My Shield in Emotional Battles” has been a helpful exercise that I’ve…
Listen to the Waves — Listen to God’s Voice
The ocean waves keep flowing in on the beach here at Ko Olina. (Thanks to an anniversary gift Kristi and I are in Hawaii!) I…
Psalm 91 Meditation
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.…
To Please the Lord: Live by Grace, Not Anxiety
There are two integrated movements that define my life: meditating on Jesus and obeying his words. Meditating on God’s Word is joyful intimacy with Jesus.…
