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Category Archives: Prayer
Praying Your Way Into Glory
I was recently reading Luke’s account of the transfiguration of Jesus. And this line really stood out to me: And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. Luke 9:29 I’d … Continue reading
Best Books of 2025
Each year I set a goal of reading 52 books — one per week. I think it’s a pretty ambitious goal and most years I fall short. But by the time I finish up my current read, I’ll be at … Continue reading
Herald: While We Wait
We are told that good things come to those who wait. We’re told that patience is a virtue. But I have to wonder if we really believe that. Last year, Walt Disney World unveiled a new feature allowing visitors to … Continue reading
Harsh and Difficult
One of the Desert Fathers, Hyperechios, said: “Monk (solitary one / alone one), do not show yourself to be harsh and difficult. Be mindful that no one who is harsh and difficult has persevered.” I need this word, because I’m … Continue reading
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Macarius on How We Should Pray
Some people came to Macarius of Egypt (one of the desert fathers) and asked, “How should we pray?” The old man said to them, “You don’t need to keep saying the same thing; instead, stretch out your hands and say, … Continue reading
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Augustine’s Holy Spirit Prayer
Augustine (354-430) wrote this beautiful prayer to the Holy Spirit: Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy, Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O … Continue reading
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Paul in Acts: Lystra
Now at Lystra there was a man sitting who could not use his feet. He was crippled from birth and had never walked. He listened to Paul speaking. And Paul, looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith … Continue reading
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Best Books of 2024
Each year, I set myself a goal of reading one book per week. It’s a pretty ambitious goal and most years I miss the mark. But this year, I’ve finished 54 books and many of them have been really great. … Continue reading
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How We Grow: Silence
Miguel de Molinos was a Spanish thinker and writer in the 1600s. He wrote about three kinds of silence: the silence of words, the silence of desires, and the silence of thoughts. These silences are unique and yet they are … Continue reading
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How We Grow: Prayer
Today we begin with the gold standard spiritual practice: the discipline of prayer. What’s unfortunate is that so many believers feel inadequate when it comes to prayer. Public prayer in church is partly to blame, if I had to guess. … Continue reading
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