Yoga is a tool for cultivating both peace and strength in our bodies, minds and spirits. In her classes, Melanie incorporates Christian spiritual disciplines such as Scripture reading, prayer, and meditation as partners alongside the practice of yoga for cultivating mindfulness to the breath in our…
Scripture Meditation Advent, however, invites us into an entirely different experience with waiting. During this season of anticipation and longing for the coming of Christ, we can actually choose to hurry up and wait. Rather than allowing our waiting to be entirely governed by external forces, we can actually create times of stillness for watching […]
Scripture Meditation All around us we observe a pregnant creation. The difficult times of pain throughout the world are simply birth pangs. But it’s not only around us; it’s within us. The Spirit of God is arousing us within. We’re also feeling the birth pangs. These sterile and barren bodies of ours are yearning for […]
Music Advent: Music in Solitude arranged and produced by Eric Nordhoff (available at Transforming Center Resources Reflection So this week, let’s practice waking up so we don’t miss any of the ways in which Christ comes to us every day. Sitting quietly in the pre-dawn hours waiting for the light to come—almost imperceptible at first—is […]
Music Advent: Music in Solitude arranged and produced by Eric Nordhoff (available at Transforming Center Resources Scripture Psalm 94:19 “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” Prayer Meditation “I Need to Breathe Deeply” by Ted Loder Guerillas of Grace
Music Advent: Music in Solitude arranged and produced by Eric Nordhoff (available at Transforming Center Resources Scripture Matthew 11:28-29 [28] “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, […]
Music by Soothing Relaxation on YouTube Scripture Phil 4:6-7 [6] Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Prayer Meditation “I Need […]
Music by Soothing Relaxation on YouTube Scripture Matthew 6:25, 32-34 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 32 indeed your heavenly Father […]