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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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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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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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Recovery in a Broken World

by Cliff Kosier Recovery in a Broken World / Love; Trust; Trial; Prayer; God’s Power; Spiritual Discipline; El Roi / Psalm 63:1–4; Acts 16:22–30; John 16:33; Genesis 6:13 Patience in trouble is one of the most difficult emotions to master. How do we trust in a God that is invisible? Can we really trust him?…
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Worship Through Prayer – Just Like Breathing
Here is a quote that describes how prayer relates to the Christian. In later posts we will discuss the different ways to practice prayer through the spiritual disciplines “For Christians prayer is like breathing. You don’t have to think to breathe because the atmosphere exerts pressure on your lungs and forces you to breathe. That’s…
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The Elephant in the Sanctuary: Spiritual Disciplines that Enhance Worship
Introduction -The Relationship between Discipleship and Worship A philosophy is defined as specific thoughts and ideas that are held to be true by a specific person or group as pertaining to a specific subject. As we explore the options one has in seeking discipleship with Jesus Christ, there are several different avenues one can travel…