September 3, 2025
The Slow Club
The Slow Club sounds like a great place to just “be” who we claim to be. And while we might try to schedule sabbaticals or study breaks, the Slow Club is waiting for us every day.
Articles for tag: Contemplative Prayer
January 31, 2010
Forgiving Ourselves
By John Mark Hicks “This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything” (1 John 3:19, 20). Self-forgiveness is a controversial topic. Many believe it is so tied to self-help and self-esteem pop psychology that it actually is a reflection of pride and lack of faith. There is no text in Scripture that explicitly commands self-forgiveness, it is said, and only God can forgive. Others, however, genuinely punish themselves by
January 21, 2007
A Liturgy, a Labyrinth, and a Gregorian Chant
LifeBridge Christian Church’s “Sanctum” offers a Saturday-night quiet service shaped by Scripture, Spirit, and silence. Worshipers reflect, pray, and move through stations—including a walking labyrinth—seeking God in stillness.
Seriously Seeking God (Part 2)
How do we seek God in everyday life? Steven F. Sturm explores contemplative awareness, richer prayer (including the Psalms), Scripture meditation, and the role of spiritual community in pursuing fellowship with God.
October 9, 2005
Is This the End of the Worship Fad?
Ken Read reflects on the irony of highly produced Sunday worship “shows,” the burnout they can create, and why many believers are longing for deeper practices like prayer, community, Scripture, and service.
