On his way to a meeting with an open notebook on his lap, Frank Laubach sat in the back of the bus conducting his usual prayer experiment: Sending out quick prayers for individuals sitting in front of him. Laubach watched for any effect that his prayers might be having and jotted down his observations in…
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Prayer Projects to Deepen Our Connection with God: #1 The Jesus Prayer
Many years ago in the fall of 1850 a Russian peasant was attending church and the scripture reading for the day was “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thess. 5:17. The peasant’s heart was gripped. How was it possible to pray without ceasing? He set out on a pilgrimage to discover the answer. After many failed attempts…
Self-talk: Inviting God into the Conversation–Soul Sculpting Project
Ever been alone in a room, talking out loud to yourself and then turning around and you realize that you are not alone? For me, this is usually awkward. Self-talk: We do it throughout the day. It’s normal. We began to self-talk when we were children. Self-talk is a useful tool for motivation, to gain…
Soul Sculpting Project: Imagining Stories to Connect with God
#7 of Seven Ancient Christian Practices for Connecting with God Soul Sculpting Project: Imagining Stories to Connect with God Pilgrimage Jerusalem 384 AD Egeria knew the story well. On this Holy Week in this holy city she heard the story read again and she re-lived it. Egeria sat in a cave where Jesus had met…
Lectio Divina with the Book of Nature: Soul Sculpting Lenten Practice # 1
Seven Ancient Christian Practices for Connecting with God: #1 Anthony was 18 years old and sitting in a church service. The reader stood up and read the words of Jesus, ‘Go, sell all you have and give to the poor and come and follow me.’ (Matt. 19:21) Anthony took the verse to heart, sold everything…
Soul Sculpting: 4 Minute Sacred Imagination for Easter
You are standing on a well-groomed dirt path. In the pre-dawn light the outline of olive trees is just visible. Feel the cool morning air. Imagination: The act of forming a mental image of something not present to the senses. Imagination is a brain function that we use throughout our day to solve problems and…
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