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Let Nothing Disturb You
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Let nothing disturb you. In this episode, Smith recites a prayer from St. Teresa of Avila. James goes through the prayer and explains what we can
Talk With God
James Bryan Smiths thought from above in this episode is, God wants to talk with you. Following up from his previous episode, Smith talks about how we can talk with God when we pray. Smith gives so
Talk to God
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, God wants you to talk to him. In this episode, James discusses the Lords Prayer. Smith explains how he uses the prayer, goes through each verse,
Gentle and Mighty
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Jesus is gentle and he is mighty, he is good, but he isnt safe. In this episode, Smith talks about how Jesus is the lamb of God and also the lio
Different with Jesus
James Bryan Smiths thought from above in this episode is, There will be suffering in life, but it is different with Jesus. In this episode, James talks about how we all experience suffering in our
Walking with Jesus
James Bryan Smiths thought from above in this episode is, Walking with Jesus is the greatest of all adventures. Smith starts the episode by talking about the day he chose to give his life to Jesus.
Weight of Glory
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Are you preparing for your weight of glory? In this episode, James discusses the essay by C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory. Smith uses verses 16
Conversation with Ken Shigematsu
James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Ken Shigematsu about his book, Now I Become Myself. Drawing on a rich variety of personal experience, Scripture, spiritual formation cla
Glorious Morning and Evening Part Two
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Have a glorious morning and evening. This is the second part of the two-part episode. Smith discusses the spiritual practice of examen. He expand
Glorious Morning and Evening Part One
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Have a glorious morning and evening. In this two-part episode, Smith discusses his spiritual practice, the two-minute morning. He expands on th