“The literal translation of the words ‘pray always’ is ‘come to rest.’ The Greek word for rest is hesychia, and hesychasm is the term which refers to the spirituality of the desert. A hesychast is a man or a woman who seeks solitude and silence as the ways to unceasing prayer. The prayer of theContinue reading “Come to Rest”
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Eternal Gifts
“If you give your soul up to anything earthly, whether it be the wealth, or the honours, or the pleasures of this world, you might as well hunt after the mirage of the desert or try to collect the mists of the morning, or to store up for yourself the clouds of the sky, forContinue reading “Eternal Gifts”
Spiritual Lessons
“…the deepest spiritual lessons are not learned by his letting us have our way in the end, but by his making us wait, bearing with us in love and patience until we are able to honestly pray what he taught his disciples to pray: Thy will be done.” Elisabeth Elliot Lord, it is easier toContinue reading “Spiritual Lessons”
Home
“Home is the center of my being where I can hear the voice that says: ‘You are my Beloved, on you my favor rests’—the same voice that gave life to the first Adam and spoke to Jesus, the second Adam; the same voice that speaks to all the children of God and sets them freeContinue reading “Home”
Rejoice in God
“To rejoice in temporal comforts is dangerous, to rejoice in self is foolish, to rejoice in sin is fatal, but to rejoice in God is heavenly.”― Charles H. Spurgeon Good words to ponder.
Sharing Redemption
Lord, keep me from judging others, for that is your job. Instead, let me share Your redeeming love so that others may know Your grace.
Steps of Faith
“Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading.” ― Oswald Chambers Lord, just as the tiny mustard seed can grow into a mighty tree, enable my faith to grow. Show me the path you’d have me take and give me the faith to walk thatContinue reading “Steps of Faith”
Clothed in Righteousness
“Right now, we wear our souls on the inside. But one day we will be “clothed in righteousness” as we wear our souls on the outside, brilliant and glorious.” -Joni Eareckson Tada. Thank you, Jesus, for enabling our souls to live in eternity with You,
Keep Your Vision
“We lose interest and give up when we have no vision, no encouragements, and no improvements, but only experience our everyday life with its trivial tasks. The thing that really testifies for God in the long run is steady perseverance… Ask God to keep the eye of your Spirit open to the risen Christ andContinue reading “Keep Your Vision”
Home
“Home is the center of my being where I can hear the voice that says: ‘You are my Beloved, on you my favor rests’—the same voice that gave life to the first Adam and spoke to Jesus, the second Adam; the same voice that speaks to all the children of God and sets them freeContinue reading “Home”
Growing Our Faith Together 