In “Heaven Sent,” we see Elise have some difficult conversations – not only with her new beau, Patrick, but with her ex-husband as well. Elise keeps these principles in mind, of being humble and speaking with gentleness and grace, as she navigates these rather sticky situations. In the...
As I have said elsewhere, there is a life-begetting reason why our designed food in Genesis 1 is from trees that bear fruit with seed in it. As far as we are concerned, the seed-cycle reflects His Life-sustaining Way having place in us. It is both the grace-dynamic of God and the...
In this form of meditation, you specifically focus on God and try to build a relationship with him. All your heart and soul is involved in seeking him. Here you can use your Bible or simply use this as a time of prayer and contemplation, as outlined in the Lectio Divina practice above....
A prayer of petition is really about going before God with an open heart as we humbly approach Him – asking for His specific help or grace. This type of prayer involves seeking God for our needs; need such as strength, wisdom and patience, for example. It’s important to remember that ...
Some verses, like Deuteronomy 6:5 show that love requires choice and action, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” This verse also shows that obedience is a byproduct of love, as is patience and forgiveness; “...