Month: January 2015

Luke 10:38-42 Martha was NOT Jesus centered. Two statements reveal wrong beliefs in her heart- ‘Lord, don’t You care?’- judging His motives, and character. Then she says, ‘Tell her to help me!’- thinking she can tell God (Jesus) what to do! Mary was listening to Jesus, focusing on Him. She chose the better option of … Read More

Emotional Health and Contemplative Spirituality; “…both are powerful…when engaged in separately. But together they offer nothing short of a spiritual revolution, transforming the hidden places deep beneath the surface.” (p 44) And let’s be honest, isn’t deep beneath the surface where we need help? But instead, sometimes we simply remove the offending situation without dealing … Read More

Galatians 5:22-23 Here, Paul contrasts the fruit of the spirit to the acts of the sinful nature. Often times, we divorce our everyday actions and emotions in life from what we say we believe. The way of Jesus though, was a beautiful life highlighted by the fruit of the spirit of God. Take a moment, … Read More

“Because people are having real, and helpful, spiritual experiences in certain areas of their [church] lives . . . they mistakenly believe they are doing fine, even if their relational life and interior world is not in order.” (p15) In the Gospel of John, Jesus constantly invites people to see and step into the light.  … Read More

“It wasn’t until the pain exposed how much was hiding under my surface of being a ‘good Christian’ that it hit me: whole layers of my emotional life had lain buried, untouched by GOd’s transforming power.”- p. 11 As we begin this journey towards spiritual growth, its important that you and I come to God … Read More

“Christian spirituality, without an integration of emotional health, can be deadly to yourself, your relationship with God, and the people around you” Today’s reading in EHS gives us great insight of what Christ truly wants for our lives. God wants us to thrive spiritually and emotionally. The author Peter Scazzero says that “Christian spirituality, without … Read More

“And Jesus said to them all, ‘Anyone who wants to come with me must forget self, take up their cross every day, and [choose to] follow me.’” (Luke 9:23, GNB) Jesus has already made you the center of His love! He gave up Heaven to come and offer His life for you. He rose again … Read More

 “I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance … Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. (Revelation 2:2, 4-5)   In Revelation 2, Jesus wants the members of a very good … Read More

Acts 1:1-5 The book of Acts is a continuation of the Gospel of Luke. Luke’s gospel detailed the life of Jesus, his death, his resurrection, and his ascension. Before Jesus ascended into heaven he told the church leaders that he will give them “power from on high” (Luke 24:49); that power is the Holy Spirit. … Read More