It's something so simple a three-year-old child can do it. It's something so daunting that someone who has done it her whole life feels like a three-year-old at it. It's as simple as opening your mouth. It's as difficult as closing it. You can do it with one word. Or a endless stream of words.…
Old Words, New Prayers
Last week, I had the opportunity to share with the staff of a nearby church about the subject of Spiritual Health. We talked about a bunch of things, but at one point I recommended something that might seem at odds with how prayer is supposed to work. I suggested that they pray someone else's words,…
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
I believe in prayer. That doesn't mean I'm very good at it. Or that I have it all figured out. Far from it. But I believe in prayer precisely because I'm NOT very good at it. I believe in prayer because it reminds me how desperately I need God's grace. Because I am not very…
Gulping Grace 