“How do I teach my preschoolers to pray?” Her answer is usually, “By example.” If you want your little ones to pray to God, then you must be the example and make prayer important in your own life. Whether you’re the teacher or the parent, your little ones are looking to ...
Boomerangs, according to G. K. Chesterton, are “things that return.” He names sleep and a new day as boomerang blessings–something we experience which comes back to us to experience again. No matter how many times we go to sleep and wake up again, we continue to enjoy those recurring...
Ladies, this Scripture study is an actual Scripture study! It trains the reader in lectio divina, an ancient practice of prayerfully reading Scripture, then leads you through that practice with different Scripture passages each day of Advent. But more than that, it gives you background and cont...
Let's Pray: Dear Lord, Thank you for already knowing that this season would take place. Thank you that no matter what we face or are going to face, you are already there. Father, thank you for your faithfulness. Thank you for being committed to loving us and caring for us, even when...
Take time to receive the depth of his love for you today. Allow his love to heal you, transform you, free you, and lead you to the abundant life he has always longed to give. Read, meditate, and pray over these Bible verses about God's love as you walk in faith today. Download ...
time was no different. We arrived in one piece and then decided to go get some gelato in the main square. The kids had made friends with the women who ran the shop and the ladies were very surprised and happy to see us back again. One of them literally did a double take on seeing...
Lectio Divina Bible Study: Learning to Pray in ScriptureStephen J. Binz
The kind of “times that try men’s souls” turned out to be, in fact, the days in which “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us; and we beheld His glory.” Those were the days, but certainly not the “good ole days!” However, on one of those days, a group of angels ...
Let’s Pray: Heavenly Father, Thank you for calling us to unity through our commitment to work with you in your ministry. One person is not greater than the other. Forgive us for letting comparison roar in our hearts. Comparing ourselves to each other doesn’t serve your people because it...
When we stop to weigh the meaning of these words, then note the connection in which they are found, the intelligent child of God is driven to say, "I must pray, pray, pray. I must put all my energy and all my heart into prayer. Whatever else I do, I must pray." The Revised Ve...