Is it Depression or a Dark Night of the Soul?
Without a friend who feels our hurt, stress, and longings with us our souls shrivel up and die. Giving and receiving empathy are key to life in Christ.
5 Tips for a Healthy Small Group
No one grows spiritually alone — we need to be in community. That’s why it’s important for discipleship to Jesus to include participating in a…
Dallas Willard’s Stages in the Journey of the Soul
Much of what I’ve learned about spiritual formation in the way of Jesus has come from studying Dallas Willard’s teachings and having personal conversations with…
Three Steps to Bring Peace to Conflict in a Biblical Way
Without a friend who feels our hurt, stress, and longings with us our souls shrivel up and die. Giving and receiving empathy are key to life in Christ.
St Francis’ Prayer Inspired By The Our Father (His Version of the Lord’s Prayer)
"St Francis' Prayer Inspired By the Our Father" is one of his best writings, but it's little known. It's based on his meditation of the Lord's Prayer.
Bullied By Christian Leaders
Have you ever been bullied by a group? Or felt ganged up on? Maybe it wasn’t intended by them, but you felt abused? I have.…
A Violent Man Gentled by Grace: Abba Moses the Black
Gentled by grace. That’s the incredible and inspiring story of Abba Moses the Black. He was a violent thief who became a humble and kind monk…
Help For Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Into my thirties I was under pressure to perform, be ideal, help everyone, and control outcomes. It added up to lots of anxiety! I needed…
What I Do When I Feel Stupid
I feel stupid. Do you ever feel that way? People think I’m smart because I have a PhD in psychology and I’m blessed to have…
An Unforgettable Walk With Jesus
Have you ever walked with Jesus and prayed through the Stations of the Cross at a retreat center? Or done a virtual “prayer walk” using…
What We Love About Lent
How do you feel about Lent? Many Christ-followers are unsure about it. To some it feels somber, even dark or oppressive, and they’re afraid of…
The Day I “Stole” Kristi’s Heart
When I “stole” Kristi’s heart in college during a Valentine’s Day game I had no idea how God would bless me! My story is not…
