This week we have been learning what it means to pray in the Spirit. There are some helpful resources I would recommend. For the beginning of the day: The Daily Prayer services in the Book of Common Prayer. For the end of the day: St. Ignatius’ Prayer of Examen. It has five steps. There areContinue reading “Resources for learning how to …Pray in the Spirit, Part 5”
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What to do when praying seems difficult or impossible – Praying in the Spirit, Part 4
When my wife and I are sitting on the sofa in the evening, and she is talking, I will admit to you that sometimes I fall asleep. Not good. She is gracious. Not necessarily happy about it. But gracious. I will also admit to you that when I practice meditative prayer, gazing on the beautyContinue reading “What to do when praying seems difficult or impossible – Praying in the Spirit, Part 4”
We can choose to have a vibrant relationship with God – Relationships: God, Part 6
There is a very real sense in which our relationship with our Trinitarian God is connected to the choices we make in life. That is true for all relationships. The quality of the relationship is connected to the choices we make. For example, we grow a closer relationship with God when we choose to followContinue reading “We can choose to have a vibrant relationship with God – Relationships: God, Part 6”
Engaging Scripture 