Good and gracious Lord, we praise and thank You that our moral failings do not take You by surprise. You told Peter he would deny you three times before the rooster crowed. Forgive us for the ways that we have denied You by loving the approval of others more than Yours. Grant us renewed boldness … Continue reading When You Have Fallen in Your Spiritual Journey – A Prayer of Confession & Renewal
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Walking a Difficult Road with Jesus
You have a difficult road before you: O traveller to heaven, see that you go not without your guide. You have to pass through the fiery furnace; enter it not unless, like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you have the Son of God to be your companion. You have to storm the Jericho of your own … Continue reading Walking a Difficult Road with Jesus
Reflections to Cultivate Joy for Your Journey
Life need not be easy to be joyful. Joy is not the absence of trouble but the presence of Christ. - William Van der Hoven The surest mark of a Christian is not faith, or even love, but joy. - Sam Shoemaker When I think upon my God, my heart is so full of joy … Continue reading Reflections to Cultivate Joy for Your Journey
Living with Hope – Henri Nouwen
"Optimism and hope are radically different attitudes. Optimism is the expectation that things-the weather, human relationships, the economy, the political situation, and so on-will get better. Hope is the trust that God will fulfill God's promises to us in a way that leads us to true freedom. The optimist speaks about concrete changes in the … Continue reading Living with Hope – Henri Nouwen
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