“We must alter our lives in order to alter our hearts, for it is impossible to live one way and pray another.” --William Law “The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him.” --John Climacus We live very busy lives, if left to our own devices …
“The friend of silence comes close to God. In secret he converses with him and receives his light.” - John Climacus “Let the fires go out in the boiler room of the church and the place will still look smart and clean, but it will be cold. The Prayer Room is the boiler room for …
“The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him.” --John Climacus In the previous post on solitude, I described several strategies I employ to create solitude throughout my day. Starting the day with silence and solitude, avoiding any digital connections in the morning, having the first …
“Solitude with God repairs the damage done by the fret and poise and clamour of the world.” - Oswald Chambers “And in the morning very early, Jesus arose and went out to a solitary place, and there prayed.” Mark 1:35 Solitude is one of the most basic and important practices of the Christian faith. And …
“To be honest, most of my prayers are a monologue. I tell God what’s on my mind, and then my prayer time is done. The communication flows one direction. And most of the time I don’t even verbalize my prayers. I simply offer words in my head.” – Rodney Reeves, in Christianity Today, June 11, …
“If religion is only the garb in which Christianity is clothed – and this garb has looked very different in different ages – what then is religionless Christianity?” Dietrich Bonhoeffer Bonhoeffer asks the most pertinent of questions; “What then is religionless Christianity?” It is living in a state of growing oneness with our God, having …
A few weeks ago, one of the newer guys who attends a weekly men’s gathering I host asked a great question that occasioned much conversation. His question was this (I am paraphrasing): "The Baptists say this about God, the Catholic church says that about God. The Lutherans say this is the way to follow God. …
Photo: Abby (red collar) and Jackson at the river behind my home. Meet my dog, Jackson. I acquired him from the local shelter along with his “bunkmate,” Abby. Abby was a great-looking Labrador mix, with an estimated age of 10 or 11 years. She and Jackson, who was thought to be about four years old, …
“Never forget that the road to heaven is the way of the cross. Jesus has called us to follow Him, bearing the cross as He did.” Rose Philippine Duchesne Walking in the way of the cross, living a crucified life, is a theme in the New Testament that started with Jesus and continued in the …
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Some people, when the conversation turns to intimacy and communion with their God, light up and become energized. It is clear they enjoy their God, and long for the consciousness of His presence. John Piper said this; “But to enjoy him we must know him. Seeing is savoring. If he remains a blurry, vague fog, …
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