“To the apostles he presented himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing to them during 40 days, and speaking of the kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3). Can you imagine a more exciting time for Jesus’ disciples? He had suffered, died, was buried, rose from the dead, and now was teaching them the scriptures. Forty …
Honest questions from a faithful believer, when the Bird in the mist seems to disappear. Notice the questioner knows where to go with his questions, who to ask. He names Him, he assumes His presence, His open ear. These are good questions to ask when the Dove is sight unseen. 1. “How long, Yahweh, will …
“It indeed is a hard discipline to be useless in God’s presence and to let him speak in the silence of my heart. But whenever I become a little useless, I know that God is calling me to a new life far beyond the boundaries of my usefulness.” (Henri Nouwen) Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Jesus …
“To meditate is to read a text and to learn it ‘by heart’ in the fullest sense of this expression, that is with one’s whole being: with the body since the mouth pronounced it; with the memory which fixes it; with the intelligence which understands its meaning; and with the will which desires to put …
Pauline Blessings: Praying a “Good Word” Over Others (2). 6. “May you be resolute, encouraged in heart and bound together in love until you have the full riches of complete understanding in order that you may know the mystery of God, who is Christ, in whom are hidden all the jewels and treasures of wisdom …
Pauline Blessings: Praying a “Good Word” Over Others (1). 1.”May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, so that you may know the hope to which he has called you, …