In his book The Power of a Whisper Bill Hybels focuses on about 20 individuals in the Bible who heard God in a distinct way.[1] These include Adam and Eve, Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Balaam,… Ten Minute Mystic: Part 2: Growing in Piety Through Lectio Divina (2)
In her book When the Soul Listens, Jan Johnson lists 24 texts in which the Bible praises people for listening to God and condemns them for not listening to God.[1] At least 24 times… Ten Minute Mystic: Part 2: Growing in Piety Through Lectio Divina (1)
Richard Foster writes that there are at least four blessings that come from praying Scripture (a form of what he and others call Liturgical Prayer).[1] First, it often provides words for issues and emotions… Ten Minute Mystic: Part 2: Growing in Piety Through Praying Scripture (3)
Eva Hermann spent two years in a Nazi prison camp.[1] While there she learned prayer from a young cell mate. One of the practices that transformed her experience was praying Scripture. She wrote, “During… Ten Minute Mystic: Part 2: Growing in Piety Through Praying Scripture (2)