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Living Beyond Words
Living Beyond Words There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 It is common to have a narrative running nonstop in our heads. Most of us are more present to the … Continue reading Living Beyond Words
Podcast of Finding Solitude
Finding Solitude
Finding Solitude For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. Psalm 52:1,5 To be in solitude is to be alone – really alone. Solitude may happen by a personal choice, or it may be forced upon … Continue reading Finding Solitude
Podcast of Creative Stillness
Podcast of Contemplative Practices, Part 2
The Contemplative Symbolism of the Cross
The Contemplative Symbolism of the Cross For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 To Christians, the cross symbolizes the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It is a sign of pain and suffering, … Continue reading The Contemplative Symbolism of the Cross
Knowledge vs Experience
Knowledge vs Experience Should the wise answer with windy knowledge, and fill themselves with the east wind? Should they argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which they can do no good? Job 15:2-3 I am a life-long lover of knowledge and learning. There are usually several books on my nightstand and … Continue reading Knowledge vs Experience
A Contemplative Life
A Contemplative Life 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 What exactly is a contemplative life? How is it different from a regular life? Most of our lives are too busy to … Continue reading A Contemplative Life
Love One Another
Love One Another I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:34-35 The “love one another” saying of Jesus is one that … Continue reading Love One Another
Contemplating Grace 