“My wanderings you have counted; my tears are stored in your flask; are they not recorded in your book?” Psalm 56.9 Reflection Each human being is precious and unique. We are all created in the image of God. Perhaps this Psalm may help me remember this profound truth as I ponder each word slowly. Prayer [...]
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“It is you who light my lamp; the Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.” Psalm 18.28 Reflection Recently I sat with a friend on a bench outside a hospital room listening to him process the unexpected diagnosis of cancer… And there was darkness. This morning I sat in silence watching the sunrise crest over the hills…And there [...]
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Lord Jesus, Living Christ: Strengthen us in love. Nourish us in faith. Draw us into your life. We consent to you this day, and request your shield of favor so to proceed with a certain strength of love. Amen. © 2012. All Rights Reserved. ContemplativeChristians.com is an online spiritual resource for the contemplative Christian journey [...]
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“No one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the skins are ruined. Rather, new wine is poured into fresh wineskins.” Mark 2.22 Every day offers a fresh start. What do I need to release from my life in order to receive the new Life [...]
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“Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, pick up your mat and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth” – Jesus said to the paralytic, “I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and [...]
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“If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” Mark 1.40 Broken by life and aware of my suffering, I gently place my pain with God trusting today with the Leper in the merciful [...]
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In this sermon, pastor Peter Haas shares a simple analogy to help convey the meaning of Christmas. © 2012. All Rights Reserved. ContemplativeChristians.com is an online spiritual resource for the contemplative Christian journey deeper into God’s love, celebrating the gifts of Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Silence, Solitude, Service, Nature, and especially the writings of Thomas [...]
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“The LORD called to Samuel, who answered, “Here I am.” 1 Samuel 3.4 What would I say if I heard God calling my name? Perhaps I have ceased to believe such an encounter could occur? Perhaps I have resisted entering into the silence of the inner temple or preferred to stay asleep? Lord, with Samuel [...]
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“I have had neither wine nor liquor; I was only pouring out my troubles to the LORD.” 1 Samuel 1.15 To love God and live a life centered around prayer is often misunderstood by family members and friends. I join with Hanna, mother of the mighty prophet Samuel in earnest re-dedication of my life to [...]
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“And the Spirit, like a dove, descended upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Mark 1.11 Do you remember the first time you heard someone tell you that they loved you? Feel the profundity of that moment. I re-claim Abba’s declaration [...]
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