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I asked if he would like a cup of tea.

I had two hours alone at home. It was quiet. I could work. Except I couldn’t. I was distracted. I decided to stop and talk with God a bit. The thoughts kept running. I kept moving. So I asked Jesus if he would like a cup of tea. Literally. Out loud. I went to the […]

by Jon Swanson

A prayer

You, sir, are amazing. You can do everything. Yes, that’s true. Why are you telling me that? Because you deserve it. You deserve to be told that. Yes, I do. But why are you telling me that? What do you mean? You tell me that I’m amazing, but it seems to be just before you […]

by Jon Swanson

Show and tell

(Today is a guest post from Rich Dixon who frequently helps me think in the comments.) I’m challenged by Jon’s recent articles about prayer. For some reason, I thought about show-and-tell. Remember show-and-tell? Bring an object (or person or pet) to class and explain why it’s important. Like all good communication, show-and-tell felt vulnerable. You […]

by Paul Merrill

Way to listen

(Paul Merrill writes here every First Friday.) “My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with me.’ And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.’ ” (Psalm 20:7) That’s a great way to start a day. Or end a day. David, the guy who wrote those words, preceded those thoughts by saying, “Hear me […]

by Jon Swanson

5 ways David journaled prayer.

The other day, Megin wondered about journaling prayer. I think it’s a great question. I think that sometimes, David prayed with a pen. The book of Psalms includes some of those prayers. They reflect honesty and vulnerablity. They aren’t pretty or polite. But neither is good conversation. 1. With a loud frustrated voice. I cry […]