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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…
Lectio Divina for Beginners – 4 Steps to Reflecting on
Lectio Divina, or the Sacred Reading of Scripture, is something everyone can practice to grow in their faith. While the…
What Does the Bible say about Meditation?
Meditation is a practice on the rise throughout the world as people discover the numerous spiritual, mental, health and communal…
Spiritual Disciplines: Growing Deep Roots
One of my favorite teachings of Jesus is a parable found in Mark 4. In this parable, often called the…
As A Deer Pants
Early in my faith journey, I (Erin) was reading the Psalms and came across this verse: “As a deer pants…
