Many of the Christian leaders we meet regularly tell us that so much of their spiritual identity has been found in what they do for the Lord, rather than in who they are.? While we indeed do things for God, these things aren?t the core of who we are.? A pastor is not a preacher […]
The Gift of Praying for Others
In our living out the daily grind, prayer keeps us grounded. ?But in this hustle and bustle–in our getting out the door in the morning or making space in the evenings to prepare for the next day–prayer can be overlooked. ?Christian singer-songwriter Sara Groves? describes it best in her song ?Setting Up the Pins?: Cook […]
Lectio Divina
Isn’t this great news? When God speaks, there is life and power. His Word gets to the heart of things as they are and does remarkable work in our lives. But sometimes the way we engage the Scriptures does not open us to its transforming capacity. Many of us have read and studied the Scriptures […]
Prayer of Examen
Are you desiring a fresh awareness of God? Have you longed for a clear sense of God?s voice and activity? Perhaps you are being drawn to the Prayer of Examen. The prayer is for stressed and busy people. It does not require a lot of time or a special place. You need only 10 minutes […]
Spiritual Direction
Twenty years ago, when we launched the Journey, the idea of ?spiritual direction? as a theme in Evangelical churches was a rare one. Today, we hear the language of spiritual direction used frequently to describe the ministry of one who helps another grow in their conversational relationship with God. Recently, we developed a resource to […]
The Lord’s Prayer
“Lord, teach us to pray…” ?Lord, teach us to pray? implored one of Jesus? disciples after hearing him pray (Lk. 11:1). The disciples had witnessed Jesus? personal magnetism and empowered mission that emanated from regular intimate communion with His Father, which surely prompted this request. In response, Jesus gave the Lord?s Prayer that, by the […]
An Unhurried Life – Alan Fadling: Chapter 1
?Even when nothing outward is pressuring me to pick up the pace, I feel an internal impulse to get to some ill-defined ?next thing? that needs my attention. It?s pathological. I need healing. I need grace. I need to learn from Jesus himself how to live at his unhurried pace.? ? Alan Fadling, Chapter One, […]
