Praying Fixed Prayers
I have spent pretty much my entire life following (or at least trying to) Jesus. Until about two months ago however, I had never prayed a fixed or written prayer to God. I imagine most of you reading this post are similar to me in that you have not prayed fixed prayers either. I read a book recently entitled Praying With The Church by Scot McKnight that greatly assisted me in understanding what praying fixed prayers is all about. I want to recommend this book to you. I had many reasons why I believed praying...
Read MoreA beautiful morning
I began my day by baptizing a friend in the Minnesota River at 5:30 a.m. (yeah…if you were shocked by reading that, how do you think I felt when the alarm went off at 4:45). It was an amazing experience. Being involved in someone’s baptism, whether you are watching or baptizing, is such a worshipful experience anyway. But today was really captivating. I truly sensed the presence of God there. I sensed His presence as the sunlight crept through the trees and onto the river water, as we prayed for...
Read MoreJohn 10
One of the passages God used to open my heart and soul to the overflowing life Jesus came to provide is John, chapter 10. I love these wonderful words of Jesus. They are rich with beauty, inspiration, and challenge. Eric made me aware of a wonderful podcast by Erwin McManus on this chapter last week. I listened to it yesterday and was greatly moved. I highly recommend you listen to it. I promise it will encourage and inspire you to live life to the full with your shepherd Jesus leading you into the...
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