Did a parent or grandparent ever remind you, “God gave you two ears and one mouth! You should LISTEN twice as much as you speak.” It’s an easy concept to understand, but a difficult one to put into practice. Especially in our spiritual life!
I Heard God Laugh – The First Shift
There are moments in our lives that are so impactful we never forget them. These moments can only be described with one word: SEISMIC. There are six great seismic shifts in the spiritual life. Here’s the first one…
I Heard God Laugh – The Longest Journey
When we think about taking a trip or pilgrimage to a new place, we often judge its difficulty by the number of miles traveled. But, life’s greatest and most challenging journey isn’t measured in miles. Though we can’t all take trips right now – will you still make a spiritual journey?
I Heard God Laugh – Begin Today
The most difficult part of anything is getting started. It requires the most mental strength and determination. But once we get past that first obstacle, there’s nothing we can’t do. Make today the day you let your inspiration carry you to victory over the resistance you’re facing, and begin.
I Heard God Laugh – There is Power in a Name
We can refer to scripture, and to our own lives, to see evidence that names are very powerful. What we call someone can indicate how close we are to them. What we call God can do the same thing. There is power in the name of God. Which name do you use when you talk to him?
I Heard God Laugh – What is Your Image of God?
We all have a distorted image of God. There are many things we’ve experienced or been told about God that aren’t true. It’s vitally important that we continue to realign how we view God with the reality of who God is. When was the last time you thought about how you see God?
I Heard God Laugh – The Basics
What made Jesus a master at prayer? He was great at the basics. He was intentional about where he prayed, when he prayed, and why he prayed. He showed us that by viewing prayer through a personal lense, we could have a more personal experience. Starting with the basics can help us do the same thing.
I Heard God Laugh – Your Best Days
How do your best days begin? In the midst of life, we have a collection of good days and a collection of bad days. Give some thought to what turns a day from bad to average, or from average to good. And what is it that makes the best days of them all?
I Heard God Laugh – The Prayer Process
Think about some of the best conversations you’ve ever had. And then imagine a conversation that’s even more hopeful and inspiring than any of those. This is what a conversation with God can be like. He speaks in lots of different ways—sometimes he’s loud—other times, he’s so subtle and quiet you nearly miss what he’s trying to say. Whatever his message—it’s worth hearing. All it takes to hear it is the courage to begin the conversation.
I Heard God Laugh – Sharing the Joy
One of the best gifts you can give is the gift of joy. And it’s one of the best gifts you can receive, too. But where does it come from? True joy can’t be found on the shelves of any local stores. It can’t be found while online shopping. It’s found in a personal relationship with God. Developing a habit of daily prayer is the surest way to find joy in your everyday life.