The Armor of God Intersects with the Life of a Horse

In the summertime, my horse Emmett has two great loves: fresh watermelon and his fly mask. Yes—his fly mask. As...

The Sixth Way to Practice the Presence of God...Even if You're Busy

"It is the infinite value of the finished work of Christ upon the cross plus nothing that is the sole...

The Fifth Way to Practice the Presence of God...Even if You're Busy

I feel vulnerable.  And when I feel vulnerable, my first reaction is to run away. While I know my response...

The Fourth Way to Practice the Presence of God...Even if You're Busy

Fleeting thoughts about Jesus are no more expensive of our time than fleeting thoughts of fear, worry, or haste.

The Third Way to Practice the Presence of God...Even if You're Busy

The Third Way to Practice the Presence of God...Even if You're Busy

Inspired by my journal from three years ago: "I told you guys I need peace this morning!" I had just...

The Second Way to Practice the Presence of God...Even if You're Busy

The Second Way to Practice the Presence of God...Even if You're Busy

We've come to the second of Brother Lawrence's six ways necessary to develop the spiritual life in The Practice of...

The First Way to Practice the Presence of God...Even if You're Busy

The First Way to Practice the Presence of God...Even if You're Busy

I mentioned last week that I talk to my friend, Suzanne, every Wednesday morning. This weekly phone call to Suzanne...

6 Ways to Practice the Presence of God...Even if You're Busy (Introduction to the Six Week Series)

6 Ways to Practice the Presence of God...Even if You're Busy (Introduction to the Six Week Series)

There's only one person I ever call at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. It's Suzanne.  I don't remember the date...

For All Who Struggle to DO Hospitality

For All Who Struggle to DO Hospitality

It usually happens during a week that I feel the most vulnerable and overwhelmed. My husband says something like, "I...