
Lectio Divina Part 4: Psalm 37:3-7
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Lectio Divina Part 3: Ephesians 3:16-20
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Lectio Divina Part 2: Psalm 91:1-4
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Lectio Divina Part 1: Philippians 3:10-14
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“Not that word again”
I don’t want to say it’s become a pet peeve of mine because, if I’m honest, I do it myself almost every time I pray. It is really noticeable when

“A Great Chew: Holiness & Power”
As a cow chews its cud, so I continue to chew on the rich holiness teaching that was thoughtfully spread before me at the 17th Annual Holiness Symposium for Officers

FIRST: Intercessory Prayer
“Can you pray for me?” I’ve always taken this request seriously. I’ve never thrown out the words “I’ll pray for that” or “I’ll be praying for you” without taking them

Out of Focus
It is amazing what you can get used to. As I type this on my computer I am staring at the screen of an old monitor that is out of

FIRST: Meditation
We were five years into our appointment without a move in sight. Stagnant was the word of the day. I had given all there was to give: there was no

FIRST: Journaling Scripture
My faith life was failing. My Bible reading time had tanked. I needed something to give me a boost in the right direction. In all honesty I was hoping for

FIRST: Journeying
When did this happen? How did I miss the signs? I don’t know; but it doesn’t really matter as it is happening and the signs are now clear. I don’t

FIRST: Praying the Bible
This may seem like an oxymoron, but when it comes to praying the Bible, I must point out two “firsts.” My first encounter with praying the Bible was while I