When asked the question about where God is, an ancient sage said simply, “God is wherever we let God in.” There is great truth here. We actually have to invite God in, rather than expect that God will do what we want without our asking or awareness. Who among us would enter into the home […]
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Prayer Expectations
It is important to be aware of your expectations about prayer. It is also important to beware of them. We all have expectations about a many things, from the weather to the behavior of loved ones. Much of our daily life is preceded by and lived through the prism of, and silently evaluated by, our […]
Isaiah 30:15: Returning to God
A single verse from Isaiah has touched my life deeply over the years. Whenever I pray through it, these anointed words have not failed to quiet and strengthen my soul: “For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall […]
John 3:1-8: You Must Be Born from Above
Among the most profound teaching of Jesus occurs in John 3:1-8: Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you […]
Breath Prayer for Forgiveness
Without forgiveness and its power to restore us and our relationships, we are destined to become hard of heart. And hardness of heart is anathema to God. The Good News is that Jesus Christ brought God’s forgiveness with Him. Yet there is an important catch to receiving God’s forgiveness: in response to God’s forgiveness, we […]
Breath Prayer for Love
Love is the greatest of all the gifts of the Spirit of God. In truth, love is more than a gift; it is God, for “God is love” (1 John 4:8,16). God’s love for us makes possible our love for God in response, as well as our love for humanity. The words of the Apostle […]
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