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What the Bible Says About Simplicity
When we think of spiritual disciplines, we often think of practices such as prayer or meditation. The discipline of simplicity…
Church Bells, Singing Bowls, and Worship
I was super excited when my singing bowl finally arrived in the mail yesterday. I used to look a little…
What the Bible Says about Serving
We practice spiritual disciplines in order to grow in our relationship with God. We open ourselves to hear from, experience,…
Winnie the Pooh and Magic Too!
I experienced a very special moment with my two boys yesterday. It involved Winnie the Pooh figurines, some sleight of…
What Does the Bible Say About the Bible?
In a series where we study what the Bible says about various spiritual disciplines, what do you call the post…
Meditation on a Grape
As a part of my prayer and meditation yesterday, I meditated on a small but amazing part of God’s creation,…
What Does the Bible Say About the Sabbath?
One of the first spiritual disciplines mentioned in the Bible is the Sabbath. What’s interesting about it is that it’s…
Formation in Suffering
It struck me the other day that many of my heroes spent time in prison. I love reading biographies and…
What the Bible Says About Fasting.
Fasting is one of the most consistently practiced spiritual disciplines throughout the Bible. When we fast, we intentionally refrain from…
What the Bible says about Prayer
Prayer. We learn about it in church. We practice with our friends. We intercede on the behalf of others. But…
What Does the Bible Say about Silence and Solitude?
Have you ever realized just how often Jesus spent time by Himself in silence or attempted to do so? It’s…
A Short History of Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina is a spiritual practice that is meant to help us connect with God through reading and reflection on…