Lectio Divina, a Latin term meaning “divine reading,” is a venerable Christian practice of scriptural reading, meditation, and prayer designed to foster communion with God and deepen one’s understanding of …
Lectio Devina
Being present to those suffering from the heart
Being present and adopting a posture of listening to those who are suffering from the heart is perhaps one of the most important actions a soul friend can take to …
The Work of the Holy Spirit
“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever — the …
Differences between Spiritual Direction, Counseling and Psychotherapy
In the practice of spiritual direction, the question is often asked, “what is the difference of between spiritual direction and counseling?” People who have already experienced both spiritual direction and counseling …
Discerning God’s voice in dreams
It turns out that dreams can become a vehicle to hear God’s voice. As we study the bible, we find that there are over two hundred instances of recorded dreams …
The conduct of Christians in the second century
Have you wondered how Christians in the second century conducted their lifestyle? The Epistle to Diognetus is a part of a very early document called the Didache (The Teaching) that …
Struggling with Prayer
Figuring out what or how to pray seems to be common topic among believers. Some people will say that their prayer is not being heard because there is no …
Death to self
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his …
Guilt
It turns out that guilt can be viewed as a healthy emotion. According to Evelyn Hill who was an earlier century contemplative Christian, a healthy outcome of guilt occurs when …