Many people visit SoulShepherding.org to learn how to practice Lectio Divina in their private devotions or for leading a small group. I’m not surprised because of all the spiritual exercises that we use in our personal devotions and in our spiritual mentoring and retreats for others Lectio Divina is one of the most helpful. The…
“Por tanto, si sienten algún estímulo en su unión con Cristo, algún consuelo en su amor, algún compañerismo en el Espíritu, algún afecto entrañable,” (Filipenses 2: 1 NVI). La mayoría de los cristianos que conozco han sido parte de pequeños grupos de estudios bíblicos o pequeños grupos de apoyo (ambos son valiosos), pero pocos han…
Lectio Divina is a tried and true approach to meditating on passages from the Bible. It’s a way to take the Word of God deep into our hearts and lives. It’s a special gift to share this way of listening to God through Scripture with others in a Bible study or spiritual formation group. Lectio…
En 56 ocasiones se menciona “unos a otros” en el Nuevo Testamento de la Biblia. Cada uno expresa un aspecto diferente del mandato de Jesús de “amarse los unos a otros.” Sobre todo se refieren a cómo los creyentes en el Cuerpo de Cristo han de tratarse unos a otros, también se puede aplicar a…
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. …
Stability is the discipline of staying or sticking with people. It means not leaving your group, not backing out on a commitment, not giving up when the going gets tough. It’s a virtue that’s increasing hard to find in our culture. Jesus’ Stability Jesus chose to come into our flesh and world as our Messiah…
Many Christians feel lonely. Yet in reality they are never alone, never without the companionship and love that they need. The Bible offers special comfort for loneliness. The Word of God ministers God’s grace and guidance for those who feel left out. As you see in the Bible teachings below, God’s care comes in many different…