In the course of this busy life, we need refreshment and peace! We pray that God would lead us to use our times of leisure and rebuild our bodies and renew our minds that we may enjoy the goodness of His creation. “For the Good Use of Leisure,” from The …
We have heard Johann Arndt meditate on loving God from a pure heart. (Listen here.) In today’s meditation, Arndt explores what he calls “neighbor-love” and how it relates to loving God. Source: Devotions and Prayers of Johann Arndt, selected and translated by John Joseph Stoudt, pages 36-37 (Meditation from Arndt’s …
God has filled the world with wondrous beauty. We pray that He would open our eyes to behold all that He worked with His gracious hand and to rejoice in His creation. “For Joy in God’s Creation,” from The Book of Common Prayer (adapted). http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/For-Joy-in-Gods-Creation-BCP.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | …
Our Lord Jesus teaches us two great commandments: first, to love God with every fiber of our being, and second, to love …
We call upon the God who caused all the Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. We ask Him to grant …
Johann Gerhard has been leading us to find consolation at the death of loved ones and friends. As St. Paul wrote, to …
We pray to God who sent His Son into this world to destroy the works of the devil, and we ask Him …
Can nature show us anything about God’s will for our loved ones or friends when they die? Today Johann Gerhard—in his meditation …
Johann Gerhard continues giving us consolation at the death of loved ones and friends. Gerhard previously spoke of our lost ones getting …
How can we find consolation and comfort when a loved one or friend has died? In today’s meditation, Johann Gerhard reminds us …
