Two sisters in Christ talking about faith and seeking to live it out.
We continue building on our spiritual discipline of Examen. Set aside fifteen to twenty minutes to practice at least twice this week. Note: Provided is a guide below, but we emphasize the word guide. Do not be concerned with following it exactly. It’s offered as a way to engage with God. But know He may … Continue reading Examen (week 3)
Introduction: Gather together with a warm greeting and any necessary introductions. If you’re joining us here... welcome. Let’s sit down and chat a while. Prayer: Begin with a minute of silence. Breathe in… breathe out... Allow the cares of the day to fall away. Don’t worry, you can pick them up when we’re done if … Continue reading Examen (week 3)
Set aside ten to fifteen minutes to practice Examen at least twice this week. Note: Provided is a guide below, but we emphasize the word guide. Do not be concerned with following it exactly. It’s offered as a way to engage with God. But know He may lead you somewhere else. You have permission to … Continue reading Examen (week 2)
Set aside ten to fifteen minutes to practice Examen at least twice this week. Note: Provided is a guide below, but we emphasize the word guide. Do not be concerned with following it exactly. It’s offered as a way to engage with God. But know He may lead you somewhere else. You have permission to … Continue reading Examen (week 2)
Introduction: Gather together with a warm greeting and any necessary introductions. If you’re joining us here on the blog, welcome. We’re so blessed to have you’re here. Prayer: Begin with a minute of silence. Breathe in… breathe out... Allow the cares of the day to fall away. Don’t worry, you can pick them up when … Continue reading Examen (week2)
Let's practice Examen again on this wintery Saturday. Grab your journal or Bible, maybe a warm cup for your hands. Head on over to your quiet place and we'll begin. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Breathe in… breathe out. As thoughts surface, let them pass by like something you’ll get to later. … Continue reading Examen
February’s Discipline: The Examen This week we begin slowly building the discipline of Examen. We suggest spending ten to fifteen minutes with this exercise at least twice this week. You may want to have a journal and your Bible close by. Find a quiet place to talk to God. Close your eyes and focus on … Continue reading Examen
Introduction: Gather with those who come offering a warm and generous welcome. If you're joining us here on the blog we are so blessed you've come. Sit down, take a load off, and let's share. Prayer: Begin with a minute of silence. Breathe in… breathe out. Allow the cares of the day to fall away. … Continue reading Examen
Rest. It means “freedom from activity or labor; a state of motionlessness or inactivity” according to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary. Rest in the thought that your spiritual discipline in January has done it’s work in the soil of your heart.
We encourage you to continue in your One Word journey. Maybe you have found a word, or better yet a word has found you. Maybe you’re still not sure and wondering if God has a word for you. Either way, it’s OK. Because in your seeking you are growing and this is the point. Looking … Continue reading What’s in a word…(week 4)
