There’s this great scene at the end of Disney’s 1967 hit, The Jungle Book. Mowgli has spent the entire movie fighting to avoid the “man village.” He’s run away from anyone intent on reuniting him with his own kind. Despite his friends’ best attempts to save that scrawny little neck of his from the threat... Continue Reading →
Attention, travelers! We've arrived at Kirkjufell ("Church Mountain") in Iceland just in time to catch a spectacular view of the aurora borealis. This natural phenomenon can be instantly recognized by its colorful dance blazing across the night sky, and it's especially stunning here. In the same way we see such beauty on display and immediately... Continue Reading →
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to Me. Get away with Me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with Me and work with Me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on... Continue Reading →
The Practice of the Presence of God in Modern English by Brother Lawrence, translated by Marshall Davis In the gospel kingdom, there are no insignificant people. Fishermen behold the glory of God. Shepherds become kings. And cooks linger near heaven's throne as soup simmers on the stove. Lawrence, a lay brother in 17th-century Paris, cultivated... Continue Reading →
Adore: A Simple Practice for Experiencing God in the Middle Minutes of Your Day by Sara Hagerty 'O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.' These are more than mere lyrics to a carol we sing every Christmas; these words unlock a hidden world at the deepest level of our souls. Sara describes the... Continue Reading →
Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God by Dallas Willard You know those people who have walked with Jesus so much that they seem to belong to a different time zone? As a spiritual formation teacher who moves at the pace of heaven, Dallas is uniquely positioned to shepherd readers toward finding their home... Continue Reading →
Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson "Although we're Christian parents, it doesn't necessarily follow that our parenting is essentially Christian. Frequently it's something else entirely." With these surprising words from the introduction, Elyse and Jessica—mother-daughter duo extraordinaire—will begin systematically dismantling everything you thought you... Continue Reading →
The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges Oxymoron: a phrase comprised of a pair of words with conflicting meanings. Discipline? I'm your girl. Grace? One of my favorite concepts. But the two have always felt a bit like opposites; I never really understood that they regularly merge and dance together all along the road to... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the floating city! Venice boasts a bustling culture perched atop the water—and a thriving undercurrent outside every door. In John 12, the plot beneath the surface swells from several directions at once: the traitor, the crowds, the enemies, the seekers, the Father, and the Savior Himself. Between Mary anointing Jesus' feet, the triumphal... Continue Reading →
The Dwelling Place 