A Deeper Life in Christ is Holy and Happy
Yesterday on my Sabbath day I read a little book by the early 19th Century Scottish preacher Robert Murray McCheyne, The Deeper Life. He died…
Tag: Sin
Following Jesus Immediately
“Pray without ceasing,” the Apostle Paul taught us (1 Thess. 5:17). He also said, “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the…
Be Free of Your Inner Saboteur!
There is a part of you that is determined to defeat you at every turn. You were born with this enemy and right now he…
Four Degrees of Love (Bernard of Clairvaux)
“Love is the fountain of life, and the soul which does not drink from it cannot be called alive.” These are the ancient words of Bernard…
The Way Jesus Died
What if while Jesus was being crucified he would’ve gotten angry at the people who tortured him? Imagine if he would’ve said things like, “Father,…
The Examen of Consciousness to Practice God’s Presence
An ancient tool for helping us learn to practice God’s presence and grow in a more intimate relationship with the Lord is called the Examen of…
Hurry with the Shepherds to the Birth of Christ
For a number of years now as Christmas approaches I’ve been doing an Advent meditation that’s a great blessing! I ask the Holy Spirit to…
Forgive and Be Set Free!
“Forgive and forget,” some say. “Just let it go to God and move on,” urge others. Often it’s not that easy. Maybe you grew up…
Psalm 23 Recovery Version
Psalm 23 is for people in recovery. It’s not just alcoholics who need to get in recovery — we’re all sinners in need of recovery.…
Why Sin is So Attractive
Bill Gaultiere’s Notes from Dallas Willard’s Talk These are my notes from the talk that Dallas Willard gave at the Institute for Spiritual Formation at…