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)
I’m going to read some words out loud. As I read these words, picture in your mind the person who first spoke them. Try to imagine his face. Picture the forehead, the eyebrows, the eyes, the lips, the teeth, and the skin color. Is he happy? Is he sad? Is he mad? Here are his words:Masquerade: Mother Hen
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)
In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus paints an inspiring vision for our relationships with others. On the dashboard of human life, the quality of our relationships is one of three gauges we are to… Ten Minute Mystic: Part 3: Growing in People Through Slowing (1)