Category Archives: Spiritual life

Trust

Posted on September 3, 2010 by jlh

 3 Trust in the LORD and do good;        dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.  4 Delight yourself in the LORD        and he will give you the desires of your heart.  5 Commit your way to the … Continue reading →

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God’s insane abundance

Posted on February 6, 2010 by jlh

God is teaching me about economics Jesus-style. One of the most important passages in the Bible on the subject of giving is 2 Corinthians 8-9. Paul is collecting money from the Gentile churches of Macedonia and Asia Minor for the … Continue reading →

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Hollow cake

Posted on November 12, 2009 by jlh

I tried my baking skills the other day. I had an orange-cranberry muffin mix, which called for an added cup of water. Flush with the success of earlier efforts, I added a protein booster whey powder, a couple eggs, and two … Continue reading →

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Immanuel people

Posted on October 21, 2009 by jlh

Immanuel people are those who remind us that “God is with us.” 1600 years ago a child went missing, a sign child went missing, and  is still missing today for most folks. Child 1: Shear… “A remnant will return” When … Continue reading →

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Is the last best?

Posted on September 29, 2009 by jlh

Wedding at Cana, Vermeyen, 1530 Has it been worth it? Looking back over my life,  this is what I see: Long before the “conservative resurgence” that reshaped the SBC into its present form, I was born a Southern Baptist in … Continue reading →

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Mystery not mastery

Posted on September 23, 2009 by jlh

I would love to close this book with something more substantial than empty faith, unattached love, and hopeless hope. I would love to be able to make practical suggestions about how to identify and claim the transformative qualities of the … Continue reading →

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Active and passive moves in prayer

Posted on September 15, 2009 by jlh

If you find these reflections useful to you, that’s my goal. I’d love to hear from you. Thank you for stopping by. Loss of pastoral care and counseling centers and training programs I first encountered Gerald May through his book Will … Continue reading →

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Heating and Cooling 101

Posted on August 28, 2009 by jlh

We’re back in faith basic training. Now, just as the first hospital and medical bills begin to roll in, our heating and A/C has gone out. Paul writes I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know what … Continue reading →

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A mild admonition in pastoral care

Posted on August 20, 2009 by jlh

For awhile I’ve been mulling over Romans 8, trying to find a way to write about this mountaintop chapter, Paul at his best, up there with 1 Corinthians 13 and 15, and Philippians 4. But I haven’t found a way in … Continue reading →

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The Thundering Sovereignty of God

Posted on July 28, 2009 by jlh

Lear and Fool in Storm, William Dyce, 1851 Scottish National Gallery     Last night I finished reading, dimmed my light, piled up my pillows, and snuggled under my blankets. Often a M*A*S*H DVD distracts me from nagging aches. But … Continue reading →

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