Don’t Be Discouraged by Your Faults
When you’re discouraged about your faults it can lead to shame. Instead look to Jesus’ hand of mercy. This excerpt from Francois Fenelon shows the way.
Christ the Inward Teacher (From the Journal of George Fox)
The Journal of George Fox tells how he came to know and teach that Christ is the Inward Teacher. Here are key excerpts and summaries from chapter 1 that tells the story of the Quaker founder’s growing faith in Jesus that became the foundation for his ministry.
La dulce canción del abandono a la providencia divina
The Lord sings a sweet song in Jean-Pierre de Caussade’s classic, “Abandonment to Divine Providence.” The path of peace is continual submission to God. “The only condition necessary for us is self-surrender to God in the present moment and then our soul becomes light as a feather, fluid as water, innocent as a child, and responds to every movement of grace like a floating balloon.”
The Rule of St. Benedict
The Rule was written by Benedict of Nursia circa 530 for a monastic community. 1,500 years later The Rule is still being followed by Benedictine monks and oblates and other Christian monastics. How can this ancient document for monks be relevant to “nonreligious” Christians today? We might think that a monastery is disconnected from society, but…
“Christ the Answer” (Inspiration From Frank Laubach)
Instead of a prayer life, seek a praying life. Frank Laubach’s writing on “Christ the Answer” shows us how to cultivate Jesus’ praying life and it’s power. Here’s an excerpt from Laubach’s book, “Prayer: The Mightiest Force in the World.”
¡Gozo perfecto!
St Francis experienced perfect joy. Many buy a statue of him, but few are prepared to imitate his devotion to Jesus Christ. Here’s his story of perfect joy.
Press On Into the Heavenly Kingdom (Thomas à Kempis)
This paraphrase of Chapter 1 in “The Imitation of Christ” by Thomas à Kempis will help you live today from the spiritual reality of God’s heavenly kingdom.
The Fellowship of the Transfigured Face (Holy Obedience)
Thomas Kelly’s words on holy obedience (excerpts from “A Testament of Devotion”) invite us into a God-intoxicated life of joy, peace, and love for others.
Serve What You’re Cooking
The number one problem that pastors and ministry leaders have is neglecting the care of their own souls under God. My analysis of the many research studies on “Pastor Stress Statistics” is that when pastors suffer from emotional pain, burnout, or diminished effectiveness in their ministry it’s because they haven’t invested wisely in their own…
Brother Lawrence Writings (His Story)
The heart of the Brother Lawrence writings, his letters and conversations, is his personal story of practicing God’s presence. Here are a few of the best excerpts from “Practicing His Presence.”