The Wind in the Trees – Page 8 – For anyone curious about the simplicity of just following Jesus

March 28, 2008

THE DESIRE TO HEAR FROM BEYOND

I am sometimes asked why I wrote Whispers that Delight. The subject of receiving communication from beyond this world has long fascinated me as it has many others. The television documentary, Chariots of the Gods, captivated my imagination in the early 1970’s. I ran out to buy the now famous book with the same title… Continue reading

Spiritual Formation

Meditation

March 15, 2008

CAN YOU LIVE FOR GOD WITHOUT LISTENING PRAYER?

I don’t know about you, but I hate sacrifice. I like comfort and convenience. Furthermore, I like getting my way. Therefore, I can only walk down the Christian path so far before I hit a wall. By the way, how far do I have to walk down this path anyway? How many sacrifices do I… Continue reading

Spiritual Formation

Good Works, Listening, Obedience, Prayer, Sacrifice

March 4, 2008

FINDING AN ANCIENT PATH TO HEARING GOD

You’ve heard it before. Perhaps you know someone who says it way too much—“God told me….” You find their certainty somewhat irritating. You’re left feeling cynical. Yet, you know that God does speak and somehow you’ve even heard him. Jesus’ sheep do hear his voice, but sometimes you feel awfully tentative about how well. If… Continue reading

Spiritual Formation

Bible, Meditation

February 24, 2008

A New Book that Trains You to Listen to God

Does your prayer life seem like a one-way conversation? Do you have difficulty quieting yourself to listen to God? Are you frustrated by a lack of training in prayer? Whispers that Delight sketches out a prayer format which incorporates quiet attentiveness as its centerpiece. The book trains Christians to steadily improve their ability to hear… Continue reading

Spiritual Formation

Listening, Prayer