Within each one of us are powerful strengths, abilities and skills. Some of us are blessed with gifts of writing, teaching, listening, drawing, painting. Others are blessed with gifts of speaking, leading, analyzing, organizing, patience. Within each one of us is God. At our deepest core is God. This is the essence of who we are. God … [Read more...]
We All Need a Dose of Daily Silence
Do you take the time to be silent and still the mind? We all need a dose of daily silence. Silence connects us to our deeper self. This is the self that wishes to come out and play. Sometimes we are afraid to connect to this self. Other times we lack the confidence to do the things this self wants to do. We come up with all kinds … [Read more...]
Centering Prayer: Change the World
Silence teaches us to show up. We come to our silent sits in faith and trust. (My silent sit practice is Centering Prayer.) We come to our sits because we love God. We trust that God knows best and will transform us into the person we are intended to be. We show up. We open to the presence and actions of God within. We let God … [Read more...]
Centering Prayer Struggles
What is your biggest struggle with Centering Prayer? Here are some of the struggles I hear from people I talk with: -I lack the discipline to do it each day. -I have no time to do it. -Sitting still is difficult. -I have too many racing thoughts. -I do not know if God loves me. -Too many painful thoughts come up. -Is this … [Read more...]
Beauty, Truth, Life and Love: J. Brent Bill
Beauty, Truth, Life and Love: Four Essentials for the Abundant Life by my friend J. Brent Bill is now available. I had an opportunity to ask Brent a few questions about his new book: Why did you write Beauty, Truth, Life and Love? This book grew out of my continuing learning about spiritual discernment – including examining those times in … [Read more...]
The Power of Silent Prayer
Silent prayer is a special time. It is our time to sit with God. It is like when we sit quietly with a friend. No words need to be said. Silent prayer is the time for us to get out of the way! We ever so gently “let go” and open to the great Presence. It can be helpful to have a special place to retreat to during silent prayer. I begin my … [Read more...]
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