Let’s face it: humans have a complex relationship with food. We use it for fuel, for comfort, to alleviate boredom, to celebrate. Some people are very circumspect about what, when and how much they eat; others consume with reckless abandon,…
Read MoreLast week, we looked at how our primary instincts influence how we pray and what we pray about. This week, let’s consider the influence that our primary Center exerts. I’ve written about the Centers previously, so I’ll recap by saying…
Read MoreJesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” I think this is the key question of humanity. How you answer this question determines the course of your life and of your eternity. And I think the second-most…
Read MoreThe Apostle Paul uses the psalmist’s words to great effect in this quote from Psalm 116: “And in keeping with what is written: ‘I believed, therefore I have spoken,’ we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and…
Read MoreI am a great admirer of Father Richard Rohr. Though he and I differ on some points of theology, he has tremendous wisdom and grace to share. So it was this past week, when he published a blog post titled…
Read MoreThis week’s post is adapted from my audio program, “Know Yourself to Know God.” Romans 12: 2 says, “Do not be conformed any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Notice…
Read More“Just do it.” “If you can believe it, you can achieve it.” “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.” (Thoreau) Peyton Manning Asked John Madden For Advice on NFL Analyst Job Everyone wants to…
Read MoreDuring an election cycle, the world abounds with opinions. Candidates express their opinions non-stop about how to fix Washington – and about their opponents. Caucus-goers weigh those opinions against their own; they express them in polls and focus groups and…
Read More(Note: I am not going to advocate for any particular political party in this post, but I am going to say some things that are likely to ruffle feathers. Please hear me…
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Quick Start Guide to Centering Prayer
This short guide gives you the essentials for learning to be still and quiet before God so you can hear his voice and feel his love in a deeper way.
