What does it mean to “deepen your relationship with God”? Is there a moment, perhaps after enough prayer, obedience or study, that we receive a certificate of achievement for having finally arrived at a deepened relationship with God? Of course not. Yet, many of us...
Photography by Susan Werner Sometimes I’m writing in my journal and suddenly, words flow out of me that aren’t mine. It’s as if my hands get taken over by someone… something… else. As if I’m merely a puppet and the unseen puppet master has taken control of...
I was at the park one sunny day recently, sitting under a tree on the grass, reading a book titled Jesus Calling. A lady walked by with her dog and I found myself instinctively lowering the book behind my knees so she couldn’t see the cover. I didn’t want her to see...
