First Thoughts of the Morning
Ten years ago at the end of one of my monthly spiritual direction meetings with Ray Ortlund Sr. he smiled brightly and urged me, as…
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Baruch’s Leadership Lesson on Greatness
When I met with Ray Ortlund Sr. for spiritual direction I often talked with him about the difficulties of ministry and being discouraged that I…
Live from the Center: Old Wisdom from Thomas Kelly for Today
Our lives today are cluttered and crowded. The list of responsibilities that we feel we must accomplish grows overnight like Jack’s beanstalk! We keep taking…
Gasping for Air with Ray Ortlund Sr.
Much of who I am comes from my spiritual mentors. The same is true for you. The men or women who you have looked to…
Lord, Make my Life a Miracle!
I was restless and discouraged, so I turned to some words by Ray Ortlund Sr., the father of my spiritual renewal in Christ. These reflections…
We Belong in the Trinitarian Family!
We all feel left out at times. We may feel unwanted and alone. Maybe there’s conflict in our family or our friends are busy. What…
The Story of My Spiritual Renewal
In 2002 had been living as a “Christian” for over 30 years, but I was depressed. Marriage, family, friendships, career, and ministry were all going…
Be Devoted to Christ like Ray Ortlund Sr.
Have you ever looked into the face of a man and seen the smile of Christ? Have you ever gotten close enough to a man’s…