As we learn to read Scripture through practices like Lectio Divina and cultivate awareness of God’s presence throughout the day, another ancient practice helps bring these two realities together. It is the practice of carrying God’s Word with us beyond our devotional time and into the ordinary moments of daily life. Throughout the history of…
As these rhythms became a regular part of my life, I began to recognize a subtle danger that accompanies every spiritual practice. It is possible to become so focused on the practice itself that we lose sight of the relationship it was intended to support. What begins as a pathway to God can slowly become…
As we learn to slow down through practices like silence, prayer, and sacred reading, we begin to discover something deeper. God’s presence is not limited to church services, devotional moments, or special spiritual experiences. He is present in every part of our lives. The practice of the presence of God is the intentional awareness that…
As these rhythms continued to shape my life, I began to notice something else happening beneath the surface. The practices were not only helping me engage Scripture and prayer more consistently, they were also strengthening me internally. Not in a dramatic or immediate way, but slowly and steadily over time. There was a growing resilience…
Many Christians have heard the phrase, “Christianity is not about rules, it is about relationship.” In many ways, that statement is deeply true. Jesus did not come simply to give us more regulations to follow. He came to invite us into life with God. The heart of the Christian life is not performance, but communion….
As we continue to engage practices that slow us down and draw us closer to God, we come to one that can feel both simple and surprisingly difficult. The practice of silence invites us to step away from the constant noise that surrounds us and create space to be still before God. In a world…
As the rhythm of praying the Psalms became a steady part of my life, I began to notice another area where God was inviting me to grow. The Psalms were shaping my heart and giving voice to my relationship with God, but I also needed guidance for how to live within the everyday decisions and…
As we begin to establish rhythms of prayer through practices like the Daily Office, we are invited to go deeper in the way we engage with Scripture. Many of us are familiar with reading the Bible for understanding, studying it to learn its meaning and context. These are important and valuable ways of engaging God’s…
As the rhythm of living within the Word continued to grow, the Psalms began to take on a more central place in my life. I had read them many times before, but now I was beginning to experience them differently. They were no longer just passages of Scripture to move through. They became words I…