We must not be led to believe that the Disciplines are only for spiritual giants and hence beyond our reach, or only for contemplatives who devote all their time to prayer and meditation. Far from it. God intends the Disciplines of the spiritual life to be for ordinary human beings: people who have jobs, who … Continue reading Happy New Year
Advent Devotion – Thursday, December 19, 2019
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, 3 the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be Son of God with … Continue reading Advent Devotion – Thursday, December 19, 2019
Advent Devotion – Monday, December 9, 2019
Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. 4 Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. Isaiah 35:3-4 [NRSV] We often think of Advent as a time of waiting. But it is also a time of action as told us in the … Continue reading Advent Devotion – Monday, December 9, 2019
Introduction to a Year with Jesus
To be a follower of Jesus means that we know the ways of Jesus and are committed to imitating them. It is a two-pronged process with either part being as important as the other. For if you know the ways of Jesus but are not committed to doing them, the book of James says we … Continue reading Introduction to a Year with Jesus
Advent 2019 – Beginning a Year with Jesus
Advent is the beginning of the Christian year. And what better way to begin than entering a period of waiting, watching, listening, and preparing for the Messiah. It is prime time to establish new habits for it is a season we are most open and ready to receive. And what a great gift we have … Continue reading Advent 2019 – Beginning a Year with Jesus
Collect for the Week
A collect is a “collective prayer” of the people. Will you join me in praying this prayer daily from the Book of Common Prayers over the next week? Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede andfollow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives … Continue reading Collect for the Week
A Fully Present Tuesday
Making Tuesday count is at the top of my prayer list today. One of the best ways we honor God is by being present. Jesus’ name, Immanuel, actually means “God with us”. What a great reminder that God is a God of presence. We all have a past and a future, but it is in … Continue reading A Fully Present Tuesday
