yet another post on prayer. i haven't posted in awhile because i've been in solitude at a monestary in northern belgium trying to distance myself from the self-indulging, commercialistic, gluttonous activities of western christmas practices . . . or maybe that's what i was dreaming about ... Read More
Category: breathing
I'm praying tonight about some fairly weighty matters. after moments of prayer, I read some more of that Willard guy tonight which led me to Ephesians and 1 Peter. peter talks about being a person who puts away all "malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all ... Read More
Category: breathing
today was a landscaping day for me. as I was working on my client’s yard, I suddenly realized that I had surplus brain capacity available for other tasks. now, being a thrifty, efficient, and innovative young guy, I decided to use this extra capacity to pray for portico-ans ... Read More
Category: breathing
I was finishing a book this morning - sacred ways by tony jones - would probably recommend this book with some caveats (if you're thinking of reading based on my recommend, let's talk first). because of where i'm at, the conclusion of this book had many "a-ha" moments for me (my ... Read More
Category: breathing
I've been reflecting on / reading on prayer as I seek to experience this form of communication (communion) with God in a more life-giving way. many things I've read in the past attempt to teach patterns or formulas for prayer, try to bring balance between adoration and petition, include ... Read More
Category: breathing