Encouragement in Spiritual Disciplines
Though it’s the Holy Spirit who grows us spiritually, we are also called to cooperate with Him. This area of my blog seeks to explore spiritual disciplines that help in our cooperation to grow in Christ.
What Attributes of God Can I Image For Others Today?
Is it wrong for me to think I can reflect God? Humans aren't perfectly holy, all-present, or all-knowing. Don't worry! I don't propose that we can reflect those kinds of attributes, but if we are in Christ we are enabled and called by God to image other attributes of...
The Sixth Way to Practice the Presence of God…Even if You’re Busy
"It is the infinite value of the finished work of Christ upon the cross plus nothing that is the sole basis for the removal of our guilt and the bestowal of the same level of worthiness as is possessed by Christ." -Francis Schaeffer This is one of my favorite quotes...
The Fifth Way to Practice the Presence of God…Even if You’re Busy
I feel vulnerable. And when I feel vulnerable, my first reaction is to run away. While I know my response needs to be to run to God, I'm just realizing that this entire week I've been running from Him. What makes you feel vulnerable? For me, there have been some...
The Fourth Way to Practice the Presence of God…Even if You’re Busy
Fleeting thoughts about Jesus are no more expensive of our time than fleeting thoughts of fear, worry, or haste.
The Third Way to Practice the Presence of God…Even if You’re Busy
Inspired by my journal from three years ago: "I told you guys I need peace this morning!" I had just prayed that the Lord would help me know what to write about for this blog post. He answered quickly. Without skipping a beat, my husband let the dog loose...
The Second Way to Practice the Presence of God…Even if You’re Busy
We've come to the second of Brother Lawrence's six ways necessary to develop the spiritual life in The Practice of the Presence of God. I've been talking a bit about my weekly phone call with Suzanne each week and how it's inspired me in practicing the presence...
The First Way to Practice the Presence of God…Even if You’re Busy
I mentioned last week that I talk to my friend, Suzanne, every Wednesday morning. This weekly phone call to Suzanne where we talk about our week and cry out to God together; it's actually taught me a lot about practicing the presence of God. There have been too many...
6 Ways to Practice the Presence of God…Even if You’re Busy (Introduction to the Six Week Series)
There's only one person I ever call at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. It's Suzanne. I don't remember the date it started, but we've been doing this for almost thirteen years. It's become a part of my week's spiritual rhythm...like going to church on Sunday...
For All Who Struggle to DO Hospitality
It usually happens during a week that I feel the most vulnerable and overwhelmed. My husband says something like, "I think we should have an open house after church on Sunday." I'll instantly think of all that will need to be done to make that happen. I admit I'll...
5 Battle Tools to Help in Hard Moments & Battle Ready Book Giveaway
I've been absent from my blog and social media for most of the summer as I've been rehabbing a house, moving my family, and dealing with some heavy emotional stuff. When I told my friend, Kelly Balarie, that I'd support her book launch, I had no idea how much I'd be...
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