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June 28, 2019 Stepping in the River When seasons change, you wonder if things will ever be the way they used to be. They won't, of course. One never steps in the same river twice. But thankfully the new river can be as refreshing as…

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September 10, 2021 The Iceberg On a societal level, there are political and racial hostilities that erupt into angry speech and violent action. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Holy Spirit, help us discern what’s beneath the…

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October 11, 2024 Prayer Request Gossip

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April 20, 2018 Pray Without Ceasing Prayer without ceasing involves recognizing God's constant presence and turning our thoughts into prayers, as demonstrated by Brother Lawrence's practice of continual conversation with God.

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August 2, 2019 Lighthearted Perseverance When it comes to prayer, exerting that type of effort requires honesty: “Lord, you are here… Even though at this moment I don’t sense you in the least and I’m worn down. I trust you are still my…

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October 10, 2025 Pastoral Pace and Presence Healthy leadership flows from a tended soul—rooted in prayer, presence, and humility—where impact comes not from ambition or achievement, but from being deeply formed in God’s love.

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April 29, 2022 His Father Is Our Father Growing in this intimacy with God requires finding space to be with God, both personally and in community (as Chris Hall points out). Without carving out this space for prayer—to talk and listen to…

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October 13, 2018 At Your Service It's good and right to schedule intentional times of service, especially hidden ones. But let's pair those pre-planned acts with the daily prayer, "Lord, bring me someone I can serve, and grant me a…

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July 14, 2023 Finding the Words Our disappointments, frustrations, and grief—our longings, joy, and praise—need a place to go. God is waiting to receive them. To receive us. Finding words for what's unspoken inside us is a way to…

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July 31, 2020 Racism and the Law of Love “Every other week I collect the emails and comments of those who vehemently disagree with my posts about racism and coherently listed why, and on a dedicated day, I unpack them before the Lord in a…

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June 15, 2018 Seeing the Bible Afresh The Spiritual Disciplines, remember, are meant to bring us into that rhythm, not burden us with more to do. There are ways to practice disciplines—like study—that are destructive and ways that are…

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March 9, 2018 Christian Meditation: Filling, Not Emptying Christian meditation focuses on filling our minds with what is good, lovely, and true rather than emptying them, as Archbishop Anthony Bloom describes it as 'straight thinking under God's guidance.'