In a world that constantly pulls our attention in countless directions,

these 40 devotions invite us to pause, focus, and rediscover the quiet assurance of living out our faith with conviction.

An immersive encounter with Scripture, Praying the Parables of Jesus guides readers to connect more deeply with the teachings of Jesus through prayerful reflection on His parables.  Join the 40 day journey! Here’s how:
 

1. Purchase a copy of Praying the Parables of Jesus: A 40 Day Devotional Journey in Word and Image. Consider buying multiple copies to share in this journey with others!

2. Invite your friends, small group, team or church staff to join you in this immersive prayer experience of Lectio and Visio Divina. 

3. Download the 40 Day Reading Plan for each day’s parable.

4. Use this Reflection Guide to experience the parables in thematic grouping. 

4. Listen to Season 39 of The Discerning Leader Podcast where Steve and Suz share their prayer experience with the parables for the upcoming week of readings. (Previously recorded and aired during Lent of 2026) 

40 -Day Reading Plan

We invite you into a guided prayer experience using the ancient practices of Lectio and Visio Divina. Click the button below to download the Reading Plan. 

40 Day Reading Plan

FREE Downloadable Bookmark

We’ve designed a double-sided bookmark as a free gift to you! Click below to download the file and print it at home or at your local print shop on card stock quality paper. Use this bookmark to help you remember the movements of Lectio and Visio Divina as you immerse yourself in the parables of Jesus. (Note: The bookmark is designed in a 3″x9″ size and intended to be printed double-sided)

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REVISED 3X9 PTPOJ BOOKMARK FOR LENTEN SERIES

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

Praying the Parables of Jesus isn’t just a book you read. It’s a guide to a deeper understanding and experience of the with-God life. Step through it slowly. Savor it. And let God do his work as you live in his unshakable Kingdom." Ted Harro, president of Renovaré
"This book is a gift to all who are hurried and harried by the world and who long to have gentle and kind guidance into the disruptive, delightful rest that only deep encounter with Christ brings." Tara Owens, founder and executive director of Anam Cara Ministries, spiritual director, and author of Embracing the Body and At Play in God’s Creation
"This is a delightful, intriguing, and creative invitation to engage with the parables. It’s fresh and deep―as deep as you’d like to go."John Eldredge, author of Wild at Heart

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Mitzi Mak

Selah-West Faculty & Emmaus Faculty

Mitzi started her professional life as a high school social studies teacher. She and her husband Jerry then served cross-culturally for ten+ years, living abroad first in India and then Kurdistan, N. Iraq. In addition to being a Spiritual Director, she now serves as a Formation and Care pastor in her local church in Houston, TX. She has graduated from LTI’s Selah Spiritual Direction training as well as LTI’s Emmaus Formational Leadership Program.

Mitzi enjoys engaging conversation, reading fiction, doing jigsaw/crossword puzzles, ocean gazing and exploring the world with Jerry through food and travel.

God has two main callings in Mitzi’s life: to care for those who care for others and to be a guide in helping others have a healthy relationship with the Trinity – recognizing God’s loving presence and activity in their lives and how to faithfully respond.

“Selah was a transformative experience for me – allowing the contemplative within to emerge and to beautifully co-exist with my extraverted personality.“