Devotions from Leighton Ford’s book, The Attentive Life What are the qualities of attentiveness? Being fully present in the moment. As we pay attention to the present, each moment stands alone and becomes a visitation. Looking long enough. As we look with absolute attention on something, it is like a revelation takes place. Looking freshly…

Devotions from Leighton Ford’s book, The Attentive Life. Why is so worthwhile to be attentive? It will make a difference in our life here and now. Kathy Helmers said: You will see things you have not seen You will be more fully alive You will experience life in its depths You will be more rooted,…

 Devotions based on Leighton Ford’s book, The Attentive Life I have only read the Introduction to his book, but I’m sure I will love it as it seems to be just where I am. Leighton says that “Each of us is part of a Greater Story, and behind our stories is a Storyteller calling us…

Devotions from Jan Johnson’s book, “Invitation to the Jesus Life” This is my last devotional from her book. And today I would just like to leave you with some of her ideas for spiritual practices to connect with God and absorb His transcendence Meditation:  Picture scenes of scripture as you slowly read them and see…

Devotions from Jan Johnson’s book, Invitation to the Jesus Life Have you experienced a transcendent moment when heaven and earth overlapped…like seeing a new born baby, or seeing someone’s character change etc? In an effort to be known personally by us, God creates some spaces on earth where heaven and earth intersect so that His…

Devotions from Jan Johnson’s book, Invitation to the Jesus Life Jesus lived and taught with beauty as a storyteller, poet, screenplay writer, and street-theater actor. He used symbols and stories and presented his radical but beautiful message in delightful ways. Jesus used stories not so much to give information as to cultivate transformation in his…

Devotions from Jan Johnson’s book, “Invitation to the Jesus Life” There are certain practices which shift us away from self and help us with simplicity of speech.  These practices allow the Holy Spirit to retrain our hearts, minds and bodies (mouth and gesturing hands) at the same time so they work together in harmony. Silence.…

Devotions from Jan Johnson’s book, “Invitation to the Jesus Life” As we think more on “being quick to hear, slow to speak” we realize we often over-talk …. It seems our heart has stopped trusting God to work in the situation, so we help God out with our ready supply of persuasive words. Words can…

When we were at Kurt’s church Pastor Dan had an excellent sermon on anger and was very vulnerable. He has struggled with anger since he is “Spewer” and tends to let his anger out quickly and blows all over others. He said he gets over it quickly and then wants to make up quickly. There…

Devotions based on Jan Johnson’ book,  Invitation to the Jesus Life  In James 1:19, we are told to be quick to hear and slow to speak but that is easier said than done.  When we feel insecure, overlooked, or slighted, we often use words to win people over or to prove our sincerity. Jesus was…