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The next step in our Bible study method is prayer. In lectio divinia prayer is a result of our reading and meditation. We use prayer as a way to respond to what we discovered in our meditation. It allows us to express in words what we have discovered in our…

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The second step in lectio divinia is meditating on the passage we have been reading. What is meant by meditation? It is true in our fast paced world that meditation is pretty much a lost art for most moderns. It is still practiced in some parts of the world but…

The Red Shoe is now a published paperback. Create Space has assured me it will be available on line at Amazon and other book outlets in three to five days. The cost will be $9.00 plus shipping and tax. I hope you will give it a try and tell your…

The first part of lectio divina is of course reading. The modern method of studying the scriptures has placed great stress on information and less stress on formation. Certainly both methods have their place. One cannot expect to develop spiritual formation without some knowledge of the texts he is using…

According to history the process known as lectio divina was introduced in the fifth century by John Cassia. This process was later adapted by various monastic groups. By the end of the Middle Ages it was only in use by the upper level religious people and not the common people.…

is responsible for an amazing outline of Christian devotion. He wrote, “May we know thee more clearly, love thee more dearly and follow thee more nearly.” Isn’t that a beautiful thought? To know Jesus more clearly implies a need of action on our part. Knowledge of Jesus has only one…

This is for those who call themselves Christians. Make a list of the primary things you believe as a Christian. Now, using your Bible find each of those things in the written word. Many of the things we consider to be in the Bible are actually traditions that we have…

The second Robert H. and Tisza book was launched at 1201 a.m. on Kindle Scout. Here is the link:  https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/DY21SYUWDS55 Go there to nominate the book. I appreciate your support and if possible would ask you to share this information with others. A short excerpt is provided for you to…

The second book in the Robert H. and Tisza series is now on Kindle Scout. Please nominate it for publication.