"A piece of yarn tied to this net expresses the prayer of your heart without speaking a word. By rituals like this, we come closer …
Celtic Prayers for Traveling
"God be with you at each stop and each sea; At each lying down and each rising up; In the trough of the waves, on the crest of …
Praying Before Meals at Home
"When we intentionally invite God into meal times, we remind children – and adults – how God is intimately involved in all of our …
Tactile Prayer: Using Body and Senses to Connect with God
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord" (Psalm 19:14). "Insha’Allah" (Arabic …
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Creating a Lenten Prayer Space at Home
"The one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the …
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A Prayer for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
"O God of steadfast love, Learning from you, may we walk well." Here is a prayer that …
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Book Review: The Season of the Nativity – Advent, Christmas & Epiphany
"The Season of the Nativity would be a wonderful addition to any church looking to reclaim the holiday season from the commercial …
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How Faith Can Improve Mental Health and Reduce Stress Levels
The following is an abridged version, edited by the author. The full article can be read here: How Faith Can Improve Mental Health …
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Blessing of the Backpacks: 6 Tips for Success
"People will find it easy to say, "Hey, my church is blessing backpacks this Sunday - would you like to come?" This could be one …
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A Prayer You Must Try: The Shouting Prayer
Worship at Shrine Mont Shrine Mont, a Christian retreat center in Orkney Springs, Virginia lies in the beautiful Shenandoah …
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