Prayer is communication with God in all its forms. Deeper prayer, prayer of the heart, meditation and contemplation, move toward communion, co-union with God. Prayer begins with our turning to God, but awaits God’s acting in us. Prayer is a joint effort between you and God; it is a dialogue, a mutuality. God prays in […]
What is the One Thing Necessary?
Doing is important. We spend our days doing and thinking about things we want and need to do. Our identity and sense of value is wrapped up in what we do. In a real way, we are what we do; what we do determines who we are. When we define our faith life, we likely […]
How To Pray 2: The Entryways of God
How will God communicate with you during prayer? God may softly yet clearly communicate to you through any of six entryways to your soul. When any of these occur, stay in prayer; meditate on it only after prayer.
Be Still to Know God
We are made of word. And we are made of silence. We need both for life, for love. Silence is as important to knowing ourselves and others as words. As the intervals of silence between the notes of music permit music to breathe and take flight, so silence in the intimacy of love lets love […]
How To Pray 1: What Is Prayer?
Today I begin a series on prayer. What is prayer and how do we “do” it properly? What are we to expect when we pray? Is prayer strictly something we do or are supposed to do? What are the basic kinds of prayer?
Heaven Is Between Us
Heaven is between us. If you do not get that, You do not get heaven. One day you will get heaven, Hopefully while you are still here, To enjoy and prepare for the greater heaven, Where nothing will stop the flow Of love between you and God And those of God. Look for heaven inside […]
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