Make Prayer Beautiful

Dropping Incendiary Bombs in a Friend Group 27.07.2023 5:31 ↓

And other ways to hide your gifts.

Irrational Behavior and the Necessary Healing 26.07.2023 9:27 ↓

The elementary school hurt that continued to fester for almost 40 years.

Praying Through the Pain of Unintentional Childhood Hurts 25.07.2023 6:18 ↓

Confessions of an elementary school failure.

God Is Screaming, "I Love You!" 24.07.2023 7:09 ↓

What would it take for me to believe it? --A beautiful testimony.

God Talks: Cheesy and Cheery and Life-Changing 22.07.2023 5:33 ↓

Bless yourself and your family and get a copy. As one friend said, " God Talks has been a game changer. Cheesy as all get out and beautiful at the same time. Personally it I am using it as a witnessing tool. My daughter and I do God Talks weekly together. Killer (in a good way) for our relationship." To order: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0BXNFVQVV

Curves and Meanders in the Kingdom and in Nature 21.07.2023 7:16 ↓

When we follow Jesus, maybe sometimes we're obedient, but it doesn't look like what we'd expect.

After Three Years of Waiting, It Only Took a Day 20.07.2023 7:30 ↓

A celebration of the suddenlies of God … after a long time of waiting.

Sudden Onset Panic at a Party 19.07.2023 6:24 ↓

For the unrecognized feelers among us.

The Answer to a Four-Year Prayer 18.07.2023 8:26 ↓

Luke 6:19 and the tangible power of God. And if you want to attend a Swallowtail Retreat, go here: https://www.swallowtailgroup.com/retreat-registration 

Adopting a Feral Cat 17.07.2023 4:30 ↓

Experiments in how to believe the Bible is actually true. And if you want to attend a Swallowtail Retreat, go here: https://www.swallowtailgroup.com/retreat-registration

Taking Action in Acts 1, Before the Holy Spirit Came 15.07.2023 4:22 ↓

Was it wrong or right to add Matthias? And does it matter, one way or the other?

All That Is Good: Think About Such Things 14.07.2023 8:25 ↓

Some questions about what exactly Philippians 4:8 means, and how the crucifixion fits in.

Rest: Notes from a Confused Person Along the Journey 13.07.2023 8:41 ↓

Eat some popcorn, clean a toilet, or otherwise rejuvenate.

Entrepreneurship in the Face of Christian Resistance 12.07.2023 4:35 ↓

A creative store that pushes boundaries and buttons, and the reminder to me in that.

Three Unexpected Stories from Corporate Worship 11.07.2023 9:08 ↓

Reports from an unusual week.

Five Ways to Resolve Conflict 10.07.2023 3:29 ↓

Because sometimes prayer works. And sometimes you just need some practical tools, and a way of thinking differently.

Walking Out Uncertainty with Joy 08.07.2023 5:10 ↓

The challenge of keeping grumpiness at bay, while taking the land. 

When Fear Enters What Was Once a Safe Place 07.07.2023 8:24 ↓

Lessons from a lower pasture that is no longer quite as secure as it once was.

When You're Too Tired to Ask God to Enlarge Your Territory 06.07.2023 6:03 ↓

Paradox, margin, and being led by the Spirit.

Praying Before Meals, and at Other Times, Too 05.07.2023 6:08 ↓

Why do we focus on one, and not the others?

The Freedom of Using Helpful Tools and Advice … or Not! 04.07.2023 3:54 ↓

Praising God for the gift of discernment over time.

Praying for No Pain in the Midst of Chronic Pain? 03.07.2023 5:50 ↓

Assorted thoughts I've been noodling on.

Throughout History, Orthodox Believers Have Held Three Views of Hell 01.07.2023 6:21 ↓

Specific book: All You Want to Know About Hell . https://www.amazon.com/All-Want-Know-About-Hell/dp/1401678300/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2T2WQONA4IQOX&keywords=three+views+of+hell&qid=1688138603&sprefix=three+views+of+hell%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1

The Willingness to Go Out on a Limb 30.06.2023 6:31 ↓

And a specific healing prayer around anyone who has been sick or injured through some fault of their own and deals with shame.

A Few Thoughts on Growing in Discernment 29.06.2023 8:10 ↓

What if I get it wrong?