How to Rest in the Ocean of God’s Love
As a Christian woman leader sometimes I have felt disrespected and unwanted. One time after this happened I heard a pastor say, “God’s love is…
4 Steps to Lead Like Jesus
I was scared when God called us to start a nonprofit ministry of soul care for pastors and leaders. One day I was hiking and…
A Simple Prayer to Increase Your Energy
It’s only 12 words, but it’s a powerful prayer. It can activate your emotional intelligence so you’re more loving and more effective in your work.…
Dallas Willard’s Disciplines For Workaholics
“If there were a blood test for workaholism I’m sure Dallas would come up positive.” That’s a comment Jane Willard made to Gary Moon for…
When Love Hurts Let Christ Shine Out of Your Body
In an hour of solitude this morning I was praying for God to help me love someone who I’ve felt hurt by. This has been…
Frank Laubach’s CIHU Prayer
In the later years of high school I learned about Brother Lawrence’s classic book Practicing the Presence of God. Immediately I was won over to the beauty…
Jesus’ Humility: The Beauty of Holiness
Recently Kristi and I were walking through a grove of ancient cedar trees in Montana. I stood next to this GIANT tree. Wow! For hundreds…
With a Broken Foot I Jumped into Jesus’ Arms
As a girl I dreamed of being in ministry for Jesus with my husband one day. I had really admired the pastor and his wife…
You Can Have Crazy Love — Skip with Jesus!
If we let Jesus ravish our hearts will develop crazy love. A fun way to practice this is to skip and sing, "I'm the disciple Jesus loves!" Some people think I'm crazy but it's the most sane way to be.
Take a Shower of Living Water
Kristi and I are leading a five-day long TLC (“To Love Christ”) retreat/training this week for a group of pastors and wives. (I wrote and…
Pre-Marital Blessing Service
Where does a young couple go for support and guidance as they prepare for marriage? Some have the wisdom, courage, and resources to make use of…
William Law on “The Importance of Intention”
William Law says that the best and happiest life is to seek to please God in all that we do. Sadly, many who identify with Christ do not intend this life.
