“A harried executive who went to the desert father and complained about his frustration in prayer, his flawed virtue, and his failed relationships. The hermit listened closely to his visitor’s rehearsal of the struggle and disappointments in trying to lead a Christian life. He then went into the dark recesses of his cave and came… Continue reading The Gift of Solitude
Category: Spiritual Growth
Life On God’s Team
I remember being in elementary school and playing games on the playground at recess. The worst feeling was when two “captains” had been selected for dodgeball, kickball, or some other fun game and there you stood in a group of young, eager, insecure kids – all hoping to be chosen first and perhaps praying just… Continue reading Life On God’s Team
Believing What God Says About You
In the children’s book “You are Special” by Max Lucado, a little wooden boy named Punchinello can’t seem to get other people to like him. He’s not smart, athletic, handsome, or gifted. So the other wooden people called Wemmicks stick gray dots on him instead of golden stars. In fact, all of the Wemmicks are… Continue reading Believing What God Says About You