The Most Qualified – Dec. 13, 2021
“My friend Tullian put it this way: “Those most qualified to speak the gospel are those who truly know how unqualified they are to speak the gospel.” Never once did Jesus scan the room for the best example of holy living and send that person out to tell others about him. He always sent stumblers […]
Steady Truth
I have long valued the story of the tender-hearted young boy who liked to walk on the mountain trails with his friend, an old monk. One day, the boy stopped still, staring at a butterfly on a bush blazing in the sunlight. He cried out, “O, Father, I see God in that bush!” The monk […]
Afternoon Commitment to Innate Goodness – Nov. 18, 2021
“I want to follow the example of Jesus in servant leadership. If I am to be a prophet of peace in a violent world, then I must practice living with a nonviolent heart. I must become peace. I do not want the burden of bitterness to have a place in my life. If there is […]
Holding His Hand – Oct. 26, 2021
Holding His hand,I relinquish my leadAllowing myself to be led. Leaving the confines of the life I have lived,I find a new world in its stead. The vision of Jesus –His Light lights our way.The Kingdom of God is at hand. I stand at the edge of His dream for meAnd suddenly I understand. —Beams of Prayer: […]
