Habit, routine, and ritual are three words we sometimes use interchangeably, yet they have nuanced differences. A habit is something we do without thinking about it, and they fuel our routines. A ritual implies intentionality, meaning, or significant purpose. Maybe you have a morning routine. Mine is simple — Waking I sleep as late as…
The Lord is my shepherd,I lack nothing.He takes me to lush pastures,he leads me to refreshing water.He restores my strength.He leads me down the right pathsfor the sake of his reputation. Psalm 23:1-3 NET Psalm 23 in the temple This Psalm has been a favorite of Christians for ages because we find such comfort in thinking about the…
While the people of Israel were still at Rephidim, the warriors of Amalek attacked them. Moses commanded Joshua, “Choose some men to go out and fight the army of Amalek for us. Tomorrow, I will stand at the top of the hill, holding the staff of God in my hand.” So Joshua did what Moses had…
This week I am participating in a writing challenge sponsored by @HopeWriters. The word prompt today is “rest.” On my social media, I posted thoughts about being at home with God, resting in Him. Today, the words of Psalm 62 resonate with me. Rest is a reoccurring theme in scripture from Genesis to Revelation. In…
This week I am participating in a writing challenge sponsored by @HopeWriters. The word prompt today is “slow.” On my social media, I posted thoughts about the slowness of sanctification. And then, I found this poem published in a Jesuit prayer book. It captures the heart of the slow growth in sanctification! Patient Trust Above…