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Modern Communion & Lifetime Wellness

The Profound Connection Between Food, Communion, and Wellness

The funny thing about wellness is the fact that we all can agree that it’s good, but few of us can define it. Fewer still can say they have it. And, if we are being brutally honest, even fewer are willing to relentlessly pursue it.  Even as I type this, I’m...

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We sometimes get ourselves in a spiritual rut. It’s okay and natural. Fear not and do not be anxious, dear brother or sister. The Lord is mighty and he will revive you!

In a Spiritual Rut? Explore What Ignited You Before Your Zeal Went Stale

This resolution speaks directly to being in a spiritual rut. Further, it points to our recurring need for revival of personal dedication and zeal. While reflecting on Edwards 42nd resolution, my own testimony came to mind. Something else that stands out about this...

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A christian walk, particularly that of the walk modeled by Enoch, is one of faith, one that has intimacy with God, and one that is progressively obtained. In short, we become new creatures.

The Christian Walk And Its Life Transforming Nature

The idea of a Christian Walk is bandied about in many ways. It most often alludes to how a person is maturing - how they are growing and developing - as a Christian. When people speak of the “Christian Walk,” they usually follow it with a church word like...

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When doubting God’s love, it can feel like we are stuck. In spiritual idleness. But don’t believe the lack of hype. Your are you to argue with our God who says he loves you? After all, he’s God, and you’re not.

What Should I Do When I Am Doubting God’s Love?

Doubting God’s love is something I suspect we all can relate to feeling. I know I personally go through seasons of spiritual idleness. And I, like Edwards and many other people, suffer bouts of depression. The feeling of hopelessness is a sentiment I know as well as...

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In the pursuit of revenge, even in the achievement of it, we are visible to a watching world. God has commanded us to build up one another rather than seeking vengeance. But why should we serve those we would rather make pay?

The Sweetest Revenge is Actually No Revenge at All

Revenge would surely be mine. I didn’t care if it was served cold or otherwise. I certainly would have my revenge. In fact, it was now THE thing most present on my mind. Just a few moments longer and a little bit of maneuvering. And then I would have it. My sweet,...

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J.M. Nouwen’s life embodied meditation - deep and thoughtful consideration that sought not an empty mind, but one filled with God’s content. By filling it with the right content, and focusing seriously upon the kingdom of God within us, we can allow God’s spirit to master and transform us.

Daily Meditation and Spiritual Living: Review of You Are Beloved by Henri J.M. Nouwen

The word “meditation” stirs up many concepts, perceptions and thoughts when it’s said aloud. In fact, many Christians who fear allowing thoughts that might possibly dilute what they believe will balk at the word. However, the concept of meditation is a Biblical one....

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When we seek healing to our pain, we have to know that hiding is not healing, that our response can determine how well we heal. And, even though scars usually will remain, we must ultimately release our pain before we are able to truly heal.

There’s No Healing a Wounded Spirit When You Run Away

When we need healing, we search all sorts of places to get the relief we seek. Of course, healing some events can be a more grueling process than others. Living in a culture where we expect immediate relief from merely taking a pill or syrup, it means we can be quite...

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What does it mean to SHOW UP? There are many ways , actually. This post shares a few of the many different ways we should seek to show up.

Some of the Many Ways We Can Show Up – 7 Posts

What does it mean to SHOW UP? When I first unpacked this life lesson in Listen Up, Kids, it was about being physically present. In a sense, it was along the lines of show up to school every day and you will at least get a good score in attendance/participation. As I...

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