I am waiting for you to converse with me in silence one-on-one. I patiently wait for you to cease your endless activity and release the troubling thoughts that keep you from discovering peace and contentment in my presence. (Come and Rest in My Presence) No longer attack yourself in your mind with fearful thoughts and…
I invite you to come and rest in my presence. Offer me your weary heart and soul with your cares and worries concerning your family and friends. The weight of your struggle makes you anxious, and you carry the responsibility of the world on your shoulders. Now is the time to focus your eyes on…
I invite you to enjoy my presence, and even though I’ve always been with you, it takes a spiritual awakening to perceive and be aware of that reality. Seek me with your whole heart as you would an oasis of water in a parched desert and discover my all-encompassing love to satisfy the thirst of…
For some, it is the outer edge of folly; for others, it is the transcendent hope of our souls that the bread of heaven came down, appeared, and took on flesh, and God became one of us. The enchantment of Christmas is the acknowledgment that the “Christ” child is “Immanuel” God with us. The baby…
In your heart, I know you understand what I desire for your life, but you fear and resist my presence. There’s this notion in your head it’s impossible to carry out what I want for you. The result of questioning me causes feelings of unrest and uncertainty in your life. In the depths of your…
I am a restless soul lost, with my mind always on the move wherever I am or wherever I go. I am a ceaseless wanderer plotting and planning my next step. Whether walking, sitting, or driving down the road, my mind reels between painful and pleasant memories, along with pondering what the future holds. Within…
Let us contemplate the fullness of time captured in one divine and perfect moment of reflection and awareness. Melt all the barriers which humanly separate us from each other. Help us contemplate in our minds and hearts upon those we love and know. Let this moment contain all of you and the awareness of your…
Our walk with God is fulfilling and freeing when we calm the thoughts that bounce around in our minds. We desire to focus our hearts on living in communion with the living Christ. Concentration on the living Christ connects us to the essence and presence of God on a moment-by-moment basis. (The Eternal Now – Embracing…
There is an ongoing question about the nature of our humanity and being. Why do you and I do the things we don’t want to do and then continue to do them over and over again, often to our detriment? There is a dual aspect to our “being,” and it helps to explain our behavior…
There are several misconceptions about the practice of solitude and contemplative silence. Solitude is more than being alone and quiet during prayer time and bible study. It is more than walking alone in the woods, savoring a favorite hideaway, and seeking isolation to escape the cares of the world. It is more than the relaxation…
Professor Hans Kung has said, “Until there is peace between religions there can be no peace in the world.” It is not exclusive to religion because masses of people are murdered because of their “nonreligious” ideology too. We need to understand when we believe our faith or ideas are the absolute truth and when we…
Years ago, I knew I was in desperate need of getting alone with God to recharge my spiritual batteries and to listen for his voice. So I began studying the contemplatives, the mystics, and the misfits the church frowned upon throughout its history. I wanted to discover how to meditate and quiet my spirit and soul…