A God who does not shoutIn the human imagination, God is often associated with power, thunder, fire. Yet the Bible teaches us another way of listening to God: in silence, in discretion, in a whisper. God does not seek to impose himself, to frighten, to force. He often speaks in gentleness, in that which escapes the noise of the world, in that which requires close attention, listening from the heart. Read more...

God is a walking GodIn the Bible, the story of faith is always linked to the story of the journey. God is not static. He reveals himself on the road, in movement, in passage. From the very first pages, Adam and Eve hear God "walking in the garden on the breeze of the day". Later, he calls Abraham to leave his homeland for an unknown place. This departure inaugurates a long journey, both geographical and interior. Following God means accepting to walk, to leave, to trust in a path that is discovered step by step. Read more...

Hands, extensions of the heartIn the Bible, hands are never insignificant. They act, they pray, they bless, they lift up. They express what is in the heart. God himself sometimes appears with human hands, to touch, shape and accompany. Hands are both powerful and fragile, made to work, console and heal. They are at the heart of many biblical scenes, full of tenderness or strength. Read more...

A discreet but constant presenceGuardian angels occupy a very special place in the Christian faith. An invisible, silent but very real presence, they watch over everyone like spiritual companions. This comforting idea doesn't just come from tradition or popular imagination. It is deeply rooted in the Bible. The Scriptures are full of accounts of angels sent by God to protect, guide, console or warn. Read more...

Tears as the language of the heartCrying is a universal gesture. It crosses the ages, cultures and languages. In the Bible, tears are much more than a simple expression of pain or sadness. They become a language in their own right, a cry from the heart that God understands. They are never scorned or ignored. On the contrary, they are welcomed, collected, sometimes even transformed. Read more...