Morning and Evening Prayer
In Psalm 65 David sings out to the Lord, “Where morning dawns and evening fades you call forth songs of joy” (verse 8). Where does…
Tag: Praying the Psalms
Songs of Joy!
On a retreat at the Prince of Peace Abbey a few years ago I was taking a walk and praying from Psalm 65. Down the…
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…
Breath Prayers from the Psalms
The Psalms are the Bible’s prayerbook. It teaches all kinds of prayers for all kinds of situations. One type of prayer in the Psalms are…
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.…
Be a Leader — Sit Down!
God says to us, “Sit down,” but a lot of us have trouble doing this! It’s especially difficult for those of us who are leaders,…
Let God’s Waves of Love Refresh You!
When was the last time you sat by the ocean, a lake, or a stream? It’s a great place to meet God and breathe in…
Lost and Found
Have you ever been lost? Or lost one of your children? It’s frightening! But how sweet it is to be found and to see the…
Don’t Rush to Finish your “To Do List”
It happens to most of us every day: we don’t finish all that we set out to accomplish for that day. Often we have more work,…
How Could it Be?
Sometimes I’m just overwhelmed with appreciation for God’s grace — aren’t you? The grace of God isn’t just “unmerited favor” — it’s God acting in…