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In The Valley of Vision, there is a prayer entitled “Assurance.” It begins in an explosion of praise language: Almighty God,I am loved with everlasting love,clothed in eternal righteousness,my peace flowing like a river,my comforts many and large, my joy … Continue reading
God the Spirit: A Prayer
Today’s prayer from The Valley of Vision is entitled, “God the Spirit.” The prayer is an earnest plea for the power of the Spirit’s abiding presence, as evidenced by the opening line: O Lord God,I pray not so much for … Continue reading
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A Disciple’s Renewal
I’m continuing to use the Puritan Prayer book The Valley of Vision for my daily prayer and it is such a rich experience. Today I read through the prayer entitled “A Disciple’s Renewal.” Here are a few excerpts, along with … Continue reading
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Christ is All
My devotions recently have been coming from the Puritan prayer book, The Valley of Vision. This collection of prayers has provided such meaningful language for my own time of prayer each day. The prayer I read today is entitled “Christ … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Devotional, Disappointment, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Love of Christ, Prayer, Quotes, Scripture, Theology
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The Heart of a Shepherd
I’ve been involved in full-time congregational ministry for nearly 27 years. Over that period of time, I’ve served under the leadership of some incredible shepherds. Sometimes we call them “elders” or “overseers.” But at the core, they are shepherds. They … Continue reading
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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
Becoming A Spiritually Realized Person
For several months, I have been reading a daily devotional book entitled Becoming Fire: Through the Year with the Desert Fathers and Mothers by Tim Vivian. Each day highlights two or three excerpts from the desert Christians: a teaching, a … Continue reading
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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
Silent Night: Christmas 2025
This holiday season, I have been thinking a lot about the lyrics of some of the songs we hear and sing around this time of year. I’ve thought about that line from Joy to the World, what it really means … Continue reading
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Herald: Good News of Great Joy
When I was a child, we would drive past Cumberland Presbyterian Church every Sunday and every Wednesday on our way to our church. And every year, right after Thanksgiving, Cumberland Presbyterian would have an elaborate nativity display set out on … Continue reading
