Benedictine Spirituality Retreat
A retreat at the Prince of Peace Abbey in Oceanside, CA is a blessing. These thoughts on their Benedictine spirituality will help you prepare for a retreat.
Breath Prayers
I teach Breath Prayer as a way to meditate on a beloved Bible verse while slowly breathing in and out. It’s delightful and powerful! Like me, probably your mind wanders sometimes when you pray. Breathing a prayer to God is a simple way of using your body to engage your mind on the Word of…
Jesus’ Rhythm of Life
Excerpted from You Can Live in Jesus’ Easy Yoke by Bill Gaultiere Jesus lived in a particular rhythm of life that was essential to his well-being, his own faith-life, and his ministry to others. It was his way of life with the Father that was the secret to the holy and wholesome life he lived. Jesus’ Active Life of…
Breath Prayers from the Bible
It’s a blessing to meditate on beloved Bible verses as short Breath Prayers. Here are some examples that will help you experience God’s peace and power.
If You Feel Suicidal Talk to a Survivor of Suicide
Maybe you feel that no one really cares about what you’re going through or that there is no hope for things to get better for you. You don’t have to remain in Depression. But maybe suicide feels like an escape from your pain. Please read on for real hope! There is at least one person…
Worry Free Living
Anxiety is probably the most common problem that Kristi and I have helped people with over the last twenty-five years. In our therapy office, in churches, on retreats, and in soul care groups we’ve given care, counsel, and prayer to so many anxious people – including ourselves! Our Stressed Out Culture Is it any wonder…
Jesus Jujitsu: The Power to Turn the Other Cheek
“Turn the other cheek,” Jesus taught. “If someone takes your shirt give him your coat. Bless those who curse you.” (Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:29). Was Jesus crazy? Was he telling us to let ourselves be abused? To live in shame and in fear with no boundaries of self-protection? No. No! For most people the “Love…
Chew your Cud on God’s Word
To meditate on God’s Word is to be like a cow chewing it’s cud. As it lays in the field and as it stands or walks about it chews its cud. The cow savors the grass in its mouth before filling its stomach. Then it sits down in the meadow and quietly regurgitates it, re-working it…
Solitude and Silence
In our Soul Shepherding ministry to pastors, leaders, and other servants of the Lord we put high priority on practicing solitude and silence. Each day of our TLC certificate program in “Spiritual Formation and Soul Care Ministry” features extended solitude and silence, balanced with times of learning and sharing in community. (See “TLC Retreats for Pastors…
Solitude and Community
Jesus’ life flowed in a wonderful rhythm between time alone with God and time with friends and people he ministered to. He found joy by going off by himself for hours, days, or even weeks at a time and also by walking and talking with his closest friends or attending parties he was invited to. …