Sacred Meditations
On Near-Occasions of Sin
There is an old story told among the desert fathers about a young monk who came to his elder in distress. “Father,” he said, “when I pray in my cell,...
On Near-Occasions of Sin
There is an old story told among the desert fathers about a young monk who came to his elder in distress. “Father,” he said, “when I pray in my cell,...
When Others Speak Falsely About You.
You open your phone and see it. A message from a friend “I thought you should know what people are saying about you.” Your stomach tightens. Your hands grow cold....
When Others Speak Falsely About You.
You open your phone and see it. A message from a friend “I thought you should know what people are saying about you.” Your stomach tightens. Your hands grow cold....
Shepherd My Thoughts
Have you ever tried to sit still for five minutes and think of nothing? If you've followed the advice in my e-mails, you have. But if not, go ahead. Set...
Shepherd My Thoughts
Have you ever tried to sit still for five minutes and think of nothing? If you've followed the advice in my e-mails, you have. But if not, go ahead. Set...
The Trap of the "Comfortable" Life
The recliner I used to have in my office, where I wrote many of my books, had something of a memory. It had, over time, molded itself to my tail-side....
The Trap of the "Comfortable" Life
The recliner I used to have in my office, where I wrote many of my books, had something of a memory. It had, over time, molded itself to my tail-side....
Why do we ask other people to pray for us?
A friend calls late at night. Her voice cracks as she tells you the diagnosis. Before she hangs up, she whispers, “Please pray for me.” You promise you will. And...
Why do we ask other people to pray for us?
A friend calls late at night. Her voice cracks as she tells you the diagnosis. Before she hangs up, she whispers, “Please pray for me.” You promise you will. And...
When Your Will and Your Desires No Longer Agree
Have you ever stood in front of the refrigerator at eleven o’clock at night, hand on the door handle, having a full-blown argument with yourself? You want the leftover cake....
When Your Will and Your Desires No Longer Agree
Have you ever stood in front of the refrigerator at eleven o’clock at night, hand on the door handle, having a full-blown argument with yourself? You want the leftover cake....