by Christian Shepherd | Oct 18, 2022 | Prayer
Sometimes it helps me, when there are no words to pray, to simply sit and listen for the echoes within. So often I think “there have to be words in prayer,” and often there are, I’m just not always sure how to get them out. But, more and more, I’m finding I have less...
by Christian Shepherd | Oct 11, 2022 | Prayer
Have you ever had that feeling where you know there are lots of words, emotions, pictures, and sensations rolling around inside you, but you’re not sure how to get them out? I have that feeling often. I know I have something to say, I know I want to say it, I’m...
by Christian Shepherd | Oct 4, 2022 | Prayer
“I just want to be close, God. I really miss you. I miss feeling you near me. And I know prayer is the way to do that, to get close… but I’m pretty sure I’m doing it wrong. And why would you listen to me anyway? You’ve already planned out what you’re going to do, and...
by Christian Shepherd | Dec 21, 2021 | Words for a Christmas Journey
Risk and risking seem like such adventurous words to me. Cliff Jumping, mountain hikes, hanging off a boat…they all bring a visceral sense of risk. They also conjure up images of escape. All those high adrenaline gambles sometimes help me escape from reality. Not all...
