When people ask me about prayer they often asked questions about what they should say. In our early days of prayer all of us approach it as if we are the only ones with something to say. We never consider that God might have something to say to us.
We must always be mindful that prayer is a two way communication. As much as God wants to hear from you he also want you to hear from him. Learning to listen is a critical part of two way communication and prayer is no different. Continue reading
Contrary to what some people believe, we were not meant to be lone rangers in our pursuit of God. The Church is meant to pursue God in the context of community.
As we seek to grow in our faith we must surround ourselves with people that will encourage us to walk closer to God. A very important part of that journey is finding people that can pray with you and for you. Continue reading
As a parent one of the greatest joys I have is hearing my children say thank you. When they have the realization that they have received something they did not deserve, did not earn, or did not ask for, and express genuine appreciation my heart begins to do flip flops. Continue reading
Most people are well meaning people and you are no different. When people ask you to pray for them you will have the best of intentions. However, if you are anything like me, you will find that your memory will fail you and your schedule will overwhelm you. What began as the best of intentions can have the power to leave you feeling guilty days or weeks later when you run into that person you said you would pray for only to realize you never did. Continue reading
Every day we are faced with hundreds of choices. Some seem to be trivial with little to no consequence while others all but boast that they have the potential to change our way of life.
The truth is we cannot see the outcome for all of our decisions. What seems to be a trivial decision may later prove to be more consequential and what seems to be a grand decision may not really matter all that much. Continue reading