The Hydra of Pride ~ C.S. Lewis

In a very personal letter last century C. S Lewis reflected: During my afternoon meditations I have found out ludicrous and terrible things about my own character.
In a very personal letter last century C. S Lewis reflected: During my afternoon meditations I have found out ludicrous and terrible things about my own character.
Bouncing today from the walls of ancient Cathedrals or the roofs of modern Christian auditoriums is the same call - be steadfast, these times are increasingly wicked - discern good...
My life has been a life lived in God's furious longing (for me). And I have learned to pray. ~ Brennan Manning I would seek to echo Brennan.
Could these following affirmations just be droplets from heaven? Maybe they are the true drip of Divine reality, YES - to the souls so caught up in what is highly valued...
I am aging a bit. (Well - just a mildish understatement.
Idle times and thoughts can draw us painfully backwards. The past steadfastly seeks to torment today. Injuries to the soul, the sins and longings of yesterday tease afresh.
Could an empty ego script a fuller prayer life? My Father in heaven, what do I have that is not of You, what place of belonging is there away from You, what grace may...
Prayer precedes performance. We must learn how to pray and not just perform. When prayer first becomes our profession, our planning will find the right place.
#Bitterness slams the door on tomorrow today. But Jesus knowing Judas' betrayal and all its promised bitterness still cleansed filthy dust from His betrayer's feet.
There are two conditions of the heart no one can hide: one the heart is filled with love and the other when we are infected with bitterness.