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Sabbath Rest on Vacation

“Wave after wave of God’s love washes over me.” This little prayer inspired by Psalm 42:7 is a good summary of the ten days Kristi…

Be an Apple Blossom for Jesus

One year ago early in the spring I enjoyed a day retreat with Jesus. This is what I wrote in my journal… It’s the middle…

Notes From “An Unhurried Life”

Readers of our Soul Shepherding Devotionals will know that being unhurried with Jesus is a theme I often write about. That's because hurry is such a problem for many of us. So I was thankful to have Alan Fadling, a friend and colleague of mine, give a talk for a group of pastors and leaders on his new book, An Unhurried Life: Following Jesus’ Rhythms of Work and Rest. Here are my notes.

An Unhurried Life

“I’m a recovering speed addict — and I don’t mean the drug,” writes Alan Fadling in his new book, An Unhurried Life. “I’m talking about…

Do Nothing. Don’t Try to Make Anything Happen.

Last week I was in Mexico leading a retreat and providing counseling for a leadership group of pastors. During our time of extended solitude with…

The Interruptible Jesus

Much of Jesus' ministry consists of interruptions. When people interrupt him he shows us that love is patient. Here's how we can be more like Jesus.

Come Away with Jesus

“Because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, [Jesus] said to [his disciples], ‘Come [away]…

Jesus’ Solitude and Silence

Many Bible students miss the importance of Jesus’ solitude and silence. Every pastor, ministry leader, and caregiver — any disciple of Jesus! — needs to…

A Single Eye on Jesus

To live with a single eye on Jesus we need to spend extended time with him in solitude and silence. Here's how I began my five day retreat.

Disciplines for Life in Christ

Together, by interacting with God's grace, we can be with Jesus and become like him. Disciplines for the spiritual life help us "abide" in Jesus and bear fruit, to connect deeply with him and to become more loving like he is (John 15:1-17). There is a great variety of disciplines for life in Christ that help us to grow in the love, joy and peace of God.

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