Life moves at a torrid pace. I’ve heard people say, “the older you get the faster it goes.” Our calendars are full. Our commitments are demanding. Our world is weary. All because we’re after something, something good we think, better we hope… rest or joy or love? Maybe that’s what we’re after, love. Maybe the apostle Paul gave our heart’s … Read More

We invite you to go on a walk. This journal is made up of ten Speed of Love “walks.” If the speed of love is a three-mile-an-hour walking pace, then it seems fitting to try and embody that in the ways we can. Of course, we all have varying ability and varying capacity, so a long physical walk is not … Read More

Scripture But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?” He said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.” Genesis 3:9-10 Prayer God, who of thy generous mercy didst send the Holy Spirit upon thy Church in the burning fire … Read More

Scripture Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in … Read More

Scripture Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff — they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Prayer Almighty God, thou hast made us for thyself and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in thee: pour thy love into our hearts and draw us to … Read More

Scripture Keep my steps steady according to your promise, and never let iniquity have dominion over me. Redeem me from human oppression, that I may keep your precepts. Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes. Psalm 119:133-135 Prayer Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us thy gift of faith that, forsaking that which is behind … Read More

Scripture For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. Isaiah 30:15 Prayer O God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee; mercifully grant, that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; … Read More

Scripture “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with … Read More

Scripture “What I’m trying to do here is get you to relax, not be so preoccupied with getting so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep yourself in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. You’ll find all your everyday human … Read More

Scripture So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. … Read More