This weekend I attended a conference on “Is the Church Past her Use-by (Sell by) Date? The Keynote speaker was Dr. Derek Thomas. I want to reflect on these lectures later. However, for the time being I just want to highlight two quotes that struck me:
“If you bear the cross willingly, it will bear you …” Thomas A’Kempis (1380 – 1471)
This quote is a most telling message for the western of our age.
“If you want to humble Christians ask about their prayer lives.” Robert Murray McCheyne (1813-1842)
Mea Culpa!
Travels from Ur 
Mea Culpa? I’m trying to figure out how in Jesus times it was normal to be in prayer without ceasing. I’m learning to be praying through a lot of things right now. Before I butcher I pray, before my day starts… But even if I am asked that question about my prayer life, I wouldn’t say i’m doing all I can. Great quotes. The cross one is deep (and wide). Peace, cheers and blessings
Thanks for responding. Praying without ceasing is a challenge!