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Being Rahab: When Surrendering Is Really Tough
Surrendering is tough, even when you're surrendering to God--especially when you're surrendering to God. Rahab knew. I know too.
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What’s Imaging Prayer?
I teach imaging prayer in spiritual direction. But what is it? Imaging prayer is one of the two types of an old (as of the 4th century) Christian prayer called “The prayer of silence.” One type is contemplating the presence of the Lord without words or mental pictures. Imaging prayer is the 2nd type, where you allow the Holy Spirit to use your imagination to speak with you. You do NOT drive this prayer; you put it in the Holy Spirit’s hands. Imaging prayer only works with believers; since it depends on the Holy Spirit, it’s different from visualization. It also works for your life and your business; especially when…
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Heavenly Treasures Aren’t Platitudes. They’re Promises.
Don’t wait for all the treasures you’re storing in heaven. You’re living in the Kingdom of God here and now, and life with Him is full of treasures. Jesus tells us to store up treasures in heaven. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matt. 6:20–21) And you believe that. Joyful eternal life is one giant treasure. But do you have to wait? Can heavenly treasure help you right now? Absolutely. Because you already live in the Kingdom of God, and everything that you do to become more Christlike stores more treasures–and that treasure chest is open here and now. Because when you become more like…