Over the last couple of years, I’ve been using the Valley of Vision (a collection of puritan prayers and devotion) in my morning prayer times. Although some of the wording is slightly antiquated, it has really helped me to deepen … Continue reading Valley of Vision
Psalm 30:4-5 “Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favour lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the … Continue reading We sing…
The following is a brilliant and challenging summary of pastoral ministry: Three pastoral acts are so basic, so critical, that they determine the shape of everything else. The acts are praying, reading Scripture, and giving spiritual direction. Besides being basic, … Continue reading Pastoral ministry
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against … Continue reading How to live in a pluralistic society
This morning I read and prayed a prayer from The Valley of Vision, called Earth & Heaven. The middle section struct me so powerfully: My spiritual longings are of thy planting, and thou wilt water and increase them; Quicken … Continue reading My spiritual longings are of they planting…
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that … Continue reading Seek pleasure
Today, as I return from a two week break, I read the following prayer as part of my morning devotions. What a great way to start a new term: O Lord of the oceans, my little bark sails on a … Continue reading I ask great things…
