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Rest

Enjoy yourself in God.

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The Examen

The Examen is a way to entrust ourselves to God’s tender care and Guidance.

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Following Jesus on the Path of Oneness

They’ll know us by our love…

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Unplugging

Unplugging - It quenches my thirst “to be fully present to and uninterrupted in my interactions with God and others.” (Calhoun, Spiritual Disciplines Handbook)

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Listening Prayer

God waits in quiet anticipation for us to turn our attention towards Him.

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Remembrance

I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds.

Psalm 77:11-12 (ESV)

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Finding the Face of Our Father: Facing the Fog of Our Fears

His love calms all our fears.

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Witness

“The litmus test for witness is not simply an ability to explain the good news. It is the way you live the good news.” - Adele Ahlberg Calhoun

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Lent

Lent: A time for reflection and healing

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Contemplative Prayer

“…Contemplative prayer is a way we join God in a place of divine rest and love.” - Adele Calhoun

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Humility: An Uncommon Virtue

It is only when we know how deeply loved we are, we begin to feel safe enough to become truly humble.

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Lament

Let’s bring our pain and lament to our Gentle Shepherd who is the Shepherd of the Valleys too.

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Finding Community in a Lonely Culture

“We love, we listen, we learn, we lead friends back to the center of their soul where God’s Spirit resides.”

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Reflect

By looking back over our year of growth, we can see what God has done and is doing in us.

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Praise

“…We do not know what to do but our eyes are on you.”2Chron 20:12

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Abide

Disciplines are exercises which equip us to life fully and freely in the present reality of God~ and God works with us, giving us grace as we learn and grow.