Don’t Give Up
“By standing firm, you will save yourself.” – Evagrius of Ponticus The hours pass slowly and painfully. The day as though it were 50 hours long. All the while a deep longing persists, crying out for something to make you feel alive. The thoughts arise, “I wish I was somewhere else, doing something else.” “My […]
Breath Prayer: “God does not love who I wish to be; God loves me”
“God does not love who I wish to be; God loves me.” Say that out loud. Let it linger for a moment. How often do we allow ourselves to rest in this truth? If you‚Äôre like me, probably not enough. Most of us spend so much time striving to become someone we think God will […]
Breath Prayer:: “I trust God’s work in __________; I trust God’s work through __________”
Trust doesn‚Äôt come naturally for most of us. We like control. We want to see the whole picture, to know the outcome. But faith doesn‚Äôt work that way. Faith invites us to trust God‚Äôs work, even when we can‚Äôt see it fully. That‚Äôs where this breath prayer becomes so powerful: ‚ÄúI trust God‚Äôs work in […]
Breath Prayer “Kyrie Eleison”
‚ÄúKyrie Eleison.‚Äù These simple words, meaning ‚ÄúLord, have mercy,‚Äù have been spoken by Christians for centuries. They‚Äôre not elaborate or flowery, but they carry the weight of dependence, humility, and hope. In moments of despair or uncertainty, this ancient prayer becomes a lifeline. ‚ÄçThe Cry for Mercy The Gospels are full of cries for mercy. […]
Be Still and Know: Practicing Centering Prayer
“Be still and know that I am God.” These words from Psalm 46:10 hold a depth that is easily missed in our fast-paced lives. They‚Äôre not just an invitation to rest‚Äîthey‚Äôre a command to surrender. In a world that values doing over being, the practice of Centering Prayer invites us into the stillness where […]
Breath Prayer: “Christ is present in this moment; this is a wonderful moment”
Most of us live distracted lives. We rush from one thing to the next, often missing the sacredness of the present. But this breath prayer‚Äî‚ÄúChrist is present in this moment; this is a wonderful moment‚Äù‚Äîinvites us to pause, notice, and give thanks. ‚ÄçThe Gift of Presence Jesus was the master of presence. He noticed Zacchaeus […]
Abundant Life in Panama: Holistic Care with a Heart for the Community
Abundant Life, located in Panama, is on a mission to provide holistic and God-honoring home care and assisted living services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Their vision extends beyond physical care to encompass spiritual nourishment and community impact. Challenge Abundant Life recognized a significant challenge: the need for comprehensive care that extended beyond physical […]