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The Sixth Way to Practice the Presence of God…Even if You’re Busy

March 30, 2020
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“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 and I let it sink in and wash over me again as I sprawl out in the glorious, spring sunshine on the giant swing. My cat, Daniel Tiger, gets it. He seeks out his favorite spot on our property to soak up the…

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The Fourth Way to Practice the Presence of God…Even if You’re Busy

March 16, 2020
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I breathed in the warm, salty air deeply. With my hair whipping in the wind and waves crashing onto my feet, I smiled and poured out my heart to him as we walked along the beach.

It was a season in my life when I traveled often for my job.  I was blessed to have the sales territories of Florida, Washington, Oregon, and Colorado. I was always sure to visit beaches and mountains as I traveled.  The thought of being refreshed in the surroundings of beaches or mountains is what often pushed me…

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The Second Way to Practice the Presence of God…Even if You’re Busy

February 24, 2020
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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 of God.  Something I enjoy about my friend, Suzanne, is that once in a while she texts me a personal note. She encourages me in an area I’m struggling with or updates me on some aspect…

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