An Unforgettable Walk With Jesus
Have you ever walked with Jesus and prayed through the Stations of the Cross at a retreat center? Or done a virtual “prayer walk” using…
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Temptation and Spiritual Formation Stages
To grow spiritually and become more loving like Jesus Christ we need to understand the stages of our development and how to resist the temptations that thwart our progress.
Jesus’ Cure For Shame
I’ll never forget being in Israel and getting up before dawn one morning to sit on a rock beside the Sea of Galilee. As the waves gently…
Look Into Jesus’ Eyes With a Wee, Little Man
“I grew with parents who considered themselves too intellectual for Christianity,” Vicki Paxton shared with our Soul Shepherding TLC community of pastors and leaders. “They…
Remembering Robert H. Schuller
When I knew Robert H. Schuller from afar I judged him negatively. I was writing a thesis paper on integrating Christian spirituality and psychology and…
Days of Holy Week Devotional: Receiving Jesus’ Empathy
The days of Holy Week are a special opportunity to draw on Jesus’ empathy in new ways. You know that the last seven days of…
Don’t Be Discouraged by Your Faults
When you're discouraged about your faults it can lead to shame. Instead look to Jesus' hand of mercy. This excerpt from Francois Fenelon shows the way.
God Gives Second Chances
When I made a minor alteration on a marriage license I had to pay the price for second chances, but I didn't let this judgment dampen the joy of our son's wedding. Instead, I thanked God that Jesus paid he price for our sins!
Confessions of Longing for God
I often write about devotion to God, not because I’m devoted to God, but because I desire to be more so! I long to long…
Confessions of Sin
One of the most important spiritual exercises we can do is confessing our sins to God. To confess sin is to speak the truth to…