Articles on Prayer

  • Six Ways to Experience Contemplation Online

    How does one maintain and deepen a contemplative stance in such a frenzied, virtual world? One obvious solution is to unplug. Put the phone away. Turn the computer off. Go for a walk. Keep the radio off on the commute to work. Don’t leave a window open with Facebook always tempting you to glance at…

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  • Cultivating Discernment in Community: Another Chapter

    Today’s post is by Lois A. Lindbloom This is a season of grieving for me and throughout the college town in which I live. Jennifer, a beloved campus pastor, died at the age of 47. She was wife, mother of two young children, daughter, sister, friend to neighbors and colleagues, active supporter of children’s activities…

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  • Responsibility & Bliss

    Today’s post is by Savannah Kate Coffey. Winsome One, You, whose very desire is the crucible of creation, You, who speaks the invitation so alluring, Let there be- You, vulnerable and open, enticing yet restrained, awaiting a response. I can almost see the gleam in your eye. We all say, Yes. Trembling and ablaze, rising…

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  • Running Water Is a Holy Thing

    Today’s post is by Bryan Berghoef. As everyone knows, meditation and water are wedded forever. ~Herman Melville Drip, drip drip… Drip, drip, drip… Getting water is something many of us don’t normally think about. It’s something many of us take for granted. We turn on the tap, and there it is. For a lot of…

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  • Changes

    By Stephanie Gretchen Burgevin. Stephanie is a writer and retreat leader. She is an associate faculty member of Shalem and a graduate of their Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats Program and leads spiritual and secular programs. Stephanie manages Shalem’s blog. You can see more of her writing atblessedjourneyblog.com. Photo by Stephanie Gretchen Burgevin. We’ve all heard the…

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  • The Blessing of Silence

    By Stephanie Gretchen Burgevin. Stephanie is a writer and retreat leader. She is an associate faculty member of Shalem and a graduate of their Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats Program and leads spiritual and secular programs. Stephanie manages Shalem’s blog. You can see more of her writing atblessedjourneyblog.com. I love silent retreats. Usually there are people who…

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