From the beginning of Scripture to its final chapters, Babylon stands out not just as a historical empire, but as a symbol—one that reveals deep truths about human nature, spiritual …
Prayer Disciplines ReflectionsLiving Faithfully in Babylon
ReflectionsRule of life
A Christian rule of life is the purposeful ordering of one’s schedule and habits to produce certain spiritual fruits, specifically Christlikeness. The concept has its roots in fourth-century monastic practices, …
Prayer DisciplinesLectio Devina
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 …
Prayer DisciplinesJesus Prayer
The Jesus Prayer, also sometimes referred to as the Prayer of the Heart or even the Hesychastic Prayer, is a way of praying unceasingly in which we recite the words, …
ReflectionsBeing 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 …
Prayer DisciplinesPraying the Psalms
Praying the Psalms is a spiritual discipline that Christians can do privately or corporately. The psalms are a great resource to enhance prayers in that they reveal to us ways to …
ReflectionsThe 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 …
Prayer DisciplinesCentering Prayer
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” – Ephesians 3:16-17 …
ReflectionsDifferences 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 …
ReflectionsDiscerning 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 …