Digging Deeper in God’s Word
Probably you read the Bible often, but you may not know how to draw life from it. Most people who read the Bible, just read…
Soul Shepherding
Following Jesus for deeper life and greater influence.
Tag: Scripture Meditation
Sweet Nectar For Your Soul (Praying the Lord’s Prayer with Jeanne Guyon)
Let’s admit it. At times we all feel like prayer is a duty. We know we should pray more than we do, but sometimes it…
66 – Following a Saint, Feeling Like a Failure
When we read about a great saint’s experiences with God it’s tempting to compare ourselves negatively. Here’s the help you need to stay out of shame and glean all the good that can come from a classic of Christian devotion.
65 – Imagining Yourself In a Gospel Adventure
Ignatius’ ancient approach of visualizing ourselves in a Gospel story helps us to actually experience and feel God’s grace — and then to live it out in our work and ministry.
Waterways of Winsome Grace
As you may recall, for Lent I gave up judging others. Needless to say, it’s a grace-work in progress! Recently I was taking a prayer…
How to Trust God When You Don’t Know What to Do
What do you do when you’re at a crossroads and don’t know which way to go? I find myself there. It’s been quite emotional. Excitement…
Itching For Jesus? (My Painful Reaction to Poison Oak)
Recently I was trail running in the hills during a private retreat at the Prince of Peace monastery. It was a beautiful day and I…
Ignatian Meditation Guides
Some Christians are afraid of seeking to use their imagination for personal or spiritual help because they associate it with Eastern religions, secular psychology, hypnosis,…
Fear of the Dentist
Recently I was having tooth pain and needed dental work. Many people have a fear of the dentist. It’s no wonder why. Our teeth and gums…
Biblical Meditation: Using Imagination to Pray
What is Biblical meditation? Here are some key Bible verses on imagination and examples of Biblical meditation techniques for counseling, spiritual direction, small groups, soul care, prayer, and Christian discipleship.