this post my contain affiliate links I recently read Carl McColman's book, Answering the Contemplative Call, First Steps on the Mystical Path. The term kenosis is mentioned. Kenosis is a Greek word that means emptiness. Carl describes kenosis as a key to the wisdom tradition of Jesus. Carl challenges us to empty ourselves to the point where God … [Read more...]
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3 ways to pray: with our lips (vocal prayer), with our mind (meditation, "mental prayer"), & with our hearts (contemplation, silent prayer). Carl McColman We often think of praying as talking aloud to God. Carl reminds us that prayer is a conversation with God. During prayer try both speaking and listening to God. Vocal prayer is talking … [Read more...]
I Am Only One
I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do. Helen Keller To start, I will say I am the first one to be guilty of not doing my part. We can all make this world a better place to live in. We spend too much time speaking … [Read more...]
I Am
Who are you? I am my body. I am fat. I am thin. I am short. I am tall. I am athletic. I am attractive. I am ugly. I am clumsy. Is this who you really are? I am my thoughts. I am analytical. I am methodical. I am spontaneous. I am stupid. I am artistic. I am a deep thinker. I am musical. I am a writer. I am a planner. I am an … [Read more...]
Bring It Forth!
“If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” ― Gospel of Thomas Admittedly, I have yet to read the Gospel of Thomas. However, I came across this quote from the Gospel of Thomas and it resonated well with me. It … [Read more...]
Express Your Humanity
At the October 22nd Prayer and Praise Gathering the topic discussed was - What is the state of your prayer? A portion of a chapter in the book, Integral Christianity by Paul R. Smith was reviewed to help facilitate the discussion. Luke, 10:38-42 was read. This was the story of Jesus visiting the home of Martha and Mary. While Martha was busy … [Read more...]
