Few things shape us into the people-loving individuals Jesus dreams of in his Sermon on the Mount like intercession. The more we intercede for others in prayer, the more our heart is shoved from its… Ten Minute Mystic: Part 3: Growing in People Through Intercession (3)
In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ casts a vision for our relationship with God (piety), our relationship with others (people), and our relationship with money and stuff (possessions). Regarding people, Jesus gives specific… Ten Minute Mystic: Part 3: Growing in People Through Intercession (2)
Jesus imagines relationships with people in which we do not act in anger toward those who discourage or disappoint us (Matt. 5:21-22). He envisions relationships where we reconcile conflict quickly (Matt. 5:23-26). He imagines… Ten Minute Mystic: Part 3: Growing in People Through Intercession (1)
John Ortberg writes about a chaotic time in his life:[1] Not long after moving to Chicago, I called a wise friend to ask for some spiritual direction. I described the pace of life in… Ten Minute Mystic: Part 3: Growing in People Through Slowing (2)