Integrating Prayer into Daily Life: Following Jesus’ Example
Learn to cultivate a life of prayer modeled after Jesus’s own practices, creating a continuous dialogue with God that enriches your spiritual journey and daily experiences.
Imaginative Prayer: The Prodigal Son
“While he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion.” (Luke 15:20) The parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32 is a story of grace that speaks directly to the human condition. Imaginative prayer allows us to step into the roles of the younger child, the […]
Imaginative Prayer: Jesus Calms the Storm
“Peace! Be still!” (Mark 4:39) ‚Äç Mark 4:35-41 tells the story of Jesus calming a violent storm, an account that speaks to the authority and care of the Divine. Through imaginative prayer, we can step into the boat and hear Jesus‚Äô command to the chaos‚Äîboth outside and within us. This passage invites us to […]
Imaginative Prayer: Encountering Jesus with the Woman at the Well
“Come, see a person who told me everything I ever did.” (John 4:29) The story of the Samaritan woman at the well is a reminder that God meets us in our ordinary routines and offers us extraordinary grace. Through imaginative prayer, this passage invites us to encounter Jesus as she did‚Äîhonestly, vulnerably, and transformatively. […]
Grieving with God: A Sacred Practice of Lament
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Jesus‚Äô words in Matthew 5 remind us that mourning is not something to avoid but a sacred space where we meet God. In a world that often rushes to fix or minimize pain, the practice of grieving with God invites us to slow down […]
Growing in Emotional Intelligence Through Prayer
Prayer is often seen as a way to communicate with God, but it is also a mirror that helps us better understand ourselves. Emotional intelligence‚Äîthe ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions‚Äîis a vital part of both spiritual formation and relational health. Through prayer, we can grow in this awareness, not only fostering deeper intimacy […]
Exploring the Bible’s Role in Spiritual Formation
Uncover the foundational role of the Bible in fostering a deep love for God and others.
Evaluating Growth in Prayer: Paying Attention to God’s Movement
Prayer isn‚Äôt just about speaking to God; it‚Äôs about learning to pay attention. Too often, we approach prayer with an outcome in mind‚Äîa sense of accomplishment, resolution, or even peace. But the real question is, how are we growing in our ability to notice God‚Äôs movement in and around us? Growth in prayer often mirrors […]
Drawing Closer to God through Relationships
Drawing Closer to God through Relationships God is relational, in being, in character, and in action. If this is so, then one of the ways we can draw closer to God is through cultivating and developing relationships. We reflect God most clearly when we are actively engaged in purposeful relationships. Our relationships should reflect the […]
Embracing Lament: Finding Comfort and Connection in Through Grief
Dive into the significance of lament in spiritual formation, understanding how it offers a pathway to comfort and deeper connection with God amidst life’s hardest moments.