We listen to God through Scripture when we pray the Scriptures. In the early years of following Christ, my praying was separate from my Bible reading. I would talk to God, and when I had finished talking, I would open …
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The zoe life is an intimate friendship with that boundless Mystery we call God. How does this zoe life take shape amid our everyday tasks of washing dishes, playing with the kids, going to work, dealing with family conflicts, paying …
Many years ago, I conducted a weekend preaching mission in a congregation known for its liveliness and charismatic expression. Using the words of the Father to Jesus at his baptism, “You are my beloved son in whom I delight,” I …
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