Prayer in the Making

A coronavirus Retreat Part 8: Crossing over

Thoughts on those stories in the Old Testament about the Israelites finding ways through rivers and seas ... rye stopping of the flow, the opening of a way and the chance to cross to somewhere and something new.

A coronavirus Retreat Part 7: Who's in control around here?

Getting into a bit of prayer theology about how sovereignty and human agency work. Is God in control? Are we in control? And how do we pray in the midst of those questions?

A Coronavirus Retreat Part 6: Let it be

What does prayer look like on the days when this doesn't feel doable?

A coronavirus Retreat Part 5: The 'one word' technique

Thoughts on turning prayer from a flood of words into a simpler, deeper, fuller, more meaningful connection with God.

A Coronavirus Retreat Part 4: At home

Well, we're all at home for a while. But home can be a place that's full of the living, loving presence of God. Here's some thoughts on how ...