Talking To God
Inspiration: “You see, at the beginning of the world, we walked and talked together during the cool of the day. In the silence of the Garden of Eden, we simply relished each other’s company.” ~In the Presence of Jesus Scripture:…
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I Will Keep You in Perfect Peace
I will keep you in perfect peace as you fix your mind upon me. Peace is the result of redirecting your thoughts to my resurrection glory instead of the things of the world. Release the continual drama and the images that fill your mind right now. Let go of the feelings that engage your fears…
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Be Still and Listen for the Sound of Hope
We live in a time of infinite distraction in our minds, and we pay little attention to anything happening around us at any given moment. However, when trouble strikes, we can be still and listen for the sound of hope, the voice of God. Your body is ever-present, but your mind is not here most of…
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We all Need a Pause Button in Life
We all need a pause button in life. Our minds are always thinking and recording a movie script in our heads. There are bills to pay, with unexpected expenses always appearing at the wrong moment. The dialogue never stops, whether at home or work. There are loved ones to take care of with no one…
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Contemplation: Seeing the World through God’s Eyes
Contemplation is seeing the world through God’s eyes with spiritual awareness. It is the eternal dimension of life. Jesus portrayed it as living life in the fullness of the Kingdom of God. God is the one who is behind the mystery of all that is seen and unseen. The resurrected Christ encourages us to focus on…
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The Practice of Christian Meditation and Prayer
The essence of a relationship with Christ is to experience the presence and awareness of God in our lives. It’s important to realize there is no right or wrong way to meditate or pray. The practice of Christian meditation and prayer are personal ways of learning how to encounter and grow in intimacy with God….
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Contemplative Prayer
Contemplative prayer is the conscious awareness of living in communion with God. Somewhere the church lost the understanding that the purpose of prayer is to grow in intimacy with the Creator of the universe. Prayer is more than saying, reading, and reciting supplications to God even though they are all good. In the most authentic…
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The Peace and Presence of Christ in our Heart
In Mindful Christianity, we learn how to pay attention to what we are thinking to settle and quiet the mind down. In seeking God, we desire to experience a sense of calmness and the peace and presence of Christ in our hearts. We recognize our thoughts are self-talk, consisting of images, fantasies, memories, and plans…
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You and I Must Love, But We Don’t
The greatest commandment outlined in the Old and New Testament is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Moreover, to love your neighbor as yourself. We know as Christians, you and I must love, but we don’t. That is not a surprise. We want to change the world, but…
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The Hope of True Peace and Contentment
In the practice of Mindful Christianity, we contemplate that the past and future exist only in our minds. We realize the present moment is the only time that exists to experience the hope of true peace and contentment. When we pursue living fully aware of each moment, almost everything in our culture works in opposition…
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Letting Go of Your Thoughts
In the practice of Mindful Christianity and centering prayer, we learn to meditate by sitting in a quiet position and attitude for twenty minutes. We prepare our hearts and minds intending to make ourselves available and open to focusing upon the awareness of God’s presence. By using a sacred word as a focal point, we engage our mind…
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Letting Go of the Attachments in Our Minds
The practice of Mindful Christianity and centering prayer is the spiritual discipline of letting go of the attachments we have with the thoughts, emotions, and words in our heads. In releasing and letting go of them in our minds, we create a sacred space where God transcends the silent moments with His presence and love….
