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The Tapestry of Worship
However, the beauty of such a meditative journey is not confined to any single denomination. The longing for a tangible connection to the divine, a structured means to delve into the depths of Scripture, and a dedicated time for reflection and prayer is universal across the Christian faith. Recognizing this, there arises a compelling need…
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Rediscovering the Spiritual Depth of Christmas: Embracing Spiritual Disciplines
As the Christmas season unfolds, with its twinkling lights and festive songs, there’s often a palpable excitement in the air. Yet, amidst this bustle of activity and commercialization, the profound spiritual significance of the holiday—the celebration of Jesus Christ’s miraculous birth—can become overshadowed. This year, let’s explore how turning to spiritual disciplines, including the practice…
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Embracing Spiritual Disciplines: The Journey of Working Out Your Salvation
The Christian phrase “working out your salvation,” refers to a lifelong process of spiritual growth and transformation, not earning salvation. Key to this journey are spiritual disciplines like prayer, Bible study, fasting, service, worship, and fellowship. Despite its challenges, practicing these disciplines fosters personal growth, enables a deeper relationship with God, and enhances one’s witness…
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Worshiping God is not painless:
The Daily Discipline of Worship: Embracing God in the Midst of Challenge Worship is often thought of as a momentary act—something we do on Sundays or during formal religious services. Yet, the true essence of worship in the Christian faith extends far beyond these moments; it is a daily discipline, an offering of one’s entire…
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Examen in Daily Life:
Understanding and Applying the Examen in Daily Christian Life In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it can be challenging for believers to maintain a sense of spiritual awareness and presence. However, the ancient practice of the Examen, developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola in the 16th century, offers a profound yet simple way…
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Gazing upon God: Visio Divina in Personal Devotion and Worship
Visio Divina, or “divine seeing,” is a peaceful, personal spiritual practice that engages believers with God through visual imagery, rather than written scripture. This practice, rooted in Christian spirituality, involves preparing a sacred space, observing and reflecting on selected images, and responding and contemplating revelations. Guided by this serene discipline, believers embark on a profound,…
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Journey to the Divine
The author shares their spiritual journey discovering Ignatian spirituality, a path offering personal worship and divine communion. Through practices such as contemplative prayer and discernment, and adopting a life of reflection, they experienced a transformative and intimate relationship with God, transcending rituals and doctrines. The author invites readers to share their spiritual experiences, fostering a…
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Innocent praises of children
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It’s Not About You!
May 11, 2022 In a society that claims taking care of yourself is of utmost importance, we tend to think everything revolves around our wants and likes. Just a couple of older commercials come to mind: “Have it Your Way”, “You deserve a break today” and “It’s not selfish to take care of yourself”,…
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Disappointed with God?
Are you disappointed with God? Have you become bitter?
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