30 Days of Labyrinth Love and Wisdom
The single path leads each walker into the labyrinth center. The same path then leads each pilgrim back out into the world. We are all on a sacred path in life. The labyrinth offers us a metaphor for life’s twists and turns. Walking meditations help many learn wisdom.
Author: Rev. Dr. Sandra Bochonok
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A Prayer For Our Time - September 11, 2001
When my heart and mind cry "Why?"
Do not let my fears overwhelm me.
May I be comforted, not necessarily by answers,
or by thoughts of revenge, but instead,
by a deep understanding that my love and the work of my hands can make a
difference.
Author: Rev. Suzelle Lynch. Pastor, Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at www.kuuf.org
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A Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina
A prayer for the victims of hurricanes, or of any other natural disaster.
Author: Rev. Dr. Sandra Bochonok
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A taste of soul food
Come and learn spiritual wellness and self-improvement through rest, centering and contemplative meditation techniques with journal writing. The four sessions can be used in four concentrated hours or leisurely in a personal retreat for your spiritual empowerment and inner wellness.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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Advent Devotionals
These devotions appear in the November-December issue of the Presbyerians for Lesbian and Gay Concerns More Light Update.
Author: Chris R. Glaser
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Advent Devotionals 2000: Journey to Christmas
Welcome to our journey to Christmas. Christmas brings us into God’s heartbeat through a wee homeless babe in a manger. It is our hope and prayer that this will be the best Christmas of your life.
Author: SurprisedByJoy and Gods_Gnome@Yahoo.com
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America Attacked: A Spiritual Response to September 11, 2001
What happened in the United States of America could have happened anywhere around the world. While there are many prayers being said, in many faiths, in many languages during this time of national and global grief, I must now speak to this tragedy as a distinctly Christian minister. I personally experience a very special spiritual strength and solace through the remarkable person of Jesus Christ. It is the compassionate face of Christ that sustains and encourages me in these moments of shock and disbelief.
Author: Rev. Dr. Sandra Bochonok (revsandyb@aol.com)
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An angry and desperate prayer
I want to tell you how mad I am and cry about it and hopefully feel better, but that feels like using you. Why do I have to make this religious and drag you into it? Is that, perhaps, something resembling faith?
Author: Kim Boykin
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An International Prayer Guide for Queer People
What can we do to end homophobia the world over? Pray! Here is a synopsis of the treatment of gays and lesbians in 30 different countries, and suggestions for prayer that homophobia might end and be replaced by respect.
Author: Rev. Dr. Sandra Bochonok
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Catholic and Evangelical
What does it mean to be Catholic? To be Evangelical? Could it be that they are the same thing?
Author: Pr. Gelson Piber
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Centering Prayer
Over the past thirty years or so, a remarkable spiritual renewal is now a global movement in "Contemplative" and "Centering" prayer movements. These are the prayers of our hearts, when our feelings may be too deep for words.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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Centering Prayer Helps
Simple Soul Food through Contemplative, Centering and Twelve Step Prayer
Author: COMW
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Christian Transformation through Centering Prayer
Guidelines to Spiritual Growth through Centering Prayer, modelled After the 12-Step Program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous.
Author: Fr. Thomas Keating
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Daily Devotional
A series of daily spiritual reflections to provide nourishment for the hungry soul throughout the year.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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Do Not Be Afraid
Many times when we receive a diagnosis of some disease, we die emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Fear seizes us. However, God has given us the opportunity to decide: "Die from...or Live with..."
Author: Marco Rubio
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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence sermon: Be safe and well. Domestic violence is a crisis and "every crisis in life is a call to healing."
Author: Rev. Dr. Sandra Bochonok
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Every Step a Prayer
I'm inviting you to participate on a very special prayer walk. We are putting feet to our prayers, taking our souls for a stroll, a beloved community in motion, on an indoor labyrinth.
Author: Rev. Dr. Sandra Bochonok
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For Those Tears I Died
Tears are part of life. God is safe to cry with.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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God Power
We have much to learn from Christ in the school of prayer.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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God’s eye is on the sparrow
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your dear heavenly Parent feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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Introduction to Body Prayer
There are many things we can do through our bodies that can enhance or restrict our prayers. Our bodies are part of our prayer lives.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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Jesus Wept
Jesus wept, and his heart ached with compassion for those who grieved and wept. He came to destroy death and give life.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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Kosovo Prayer
A prayer for peace in Kosovo, and in all lands which have suffered the ravages of war
Author: Rev. Justin Tanis
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Lenten Devotional 2000
During Lent we remember the life, suffering, passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a time for more intentional prayer and meditation. We offer these meditations for your spiritual journey during Lent.
Author: SurprisedByJoy and God's Gnome
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Littleton - Real Life, Real People, Real Prayers
Why do bad things happen to good people? Where is God when life hurts? All week newspaper headlines have shouted their bad news to us in stark realities. "Students Massacred in Colorado." "Massacre, 25 Dead." "Gunmen laughed as they opened fire." "After the Rampage, Why?"
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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New Life in Christ Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
"New Life in Jesus Christ" is a six part devotional series. Many find it both helpful and empowering to learn about new life in God through daily reflections. Contemplative spirituality helps us rest, relax, retreat and revitalize! Through the reading of sacred words, we can linger in refreshing moments of holy leisure before returning to our busy lives.
Author: Rev. Dr. Sandra Bochonok
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Our Power to Bless
The ancients clearly understood blessing is good and spiritually empowering for healing and wholeness. Learn to bless yourself, your children and those you love.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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A Prayer For Our Time - September 11, 2001
How long, O LORD, will you look on? Rescue me from their ravages, my life from the lions! Then I will thank you in the great congregation; in the mighty throng I will praise you. I sit here on Wednesday morning, the day after the unspeakable and incomprehensible attack on the United States has occurred. There is still a part of me that wants to deny what my eyes have seen both on the television and as I drove past the Pentagon on my way into work this morning.
Author: Rev. Gail S. Hicks, Pastoral Assistant
Holy Redeemer Metropolitan Community Church
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Prayer and Spirituality
Prayer is talking to God, and anyone can do it. God wants to hear from you. Really!
Author: Rev. Dr. Sandra Bochonok
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Prayer of Blessing for the Labyrinth
Bless this labyrinth and all who are walking it.
Author: Rev. Axel Schwaigert
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Pray for Peace and be a Peacemaker
Always pray for peace and strive to be a peacemaker to the best of your abilities. Prayer is more powerful than all the combined weapons of mass destruction in the world.
Author: Rev. Dr. Sandra Bochonok
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Praying Our Feelings
The Bible is full of crying. People have found God in their tears, sighs, feelings too deep for words in times of despair, disillusionment and disappointments.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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Psalm 23
The twenty-third Psalm is beloved throughout the world. Through this famous Psalm we are brought into intimacy and trust with the Holy One. We experience stillness, quiet, restoration, courage and strength. It's a beautiful example of a confession of faith even in the valley of death!
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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Simplicity
God is inviting us to reclaim and experience a delicious and nourishing spiritual birthright in prayer. We are invited and gently wooed into a love story. God's heartbeat can be experienced through prayer. Prayer is simply conversation with God through a tender two - way relationship.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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Some Assumptions About Prayer
Thoughts on the meaning of prayer.
Author: Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation
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Sometimes, Life Just Doesn't Seem Fair
Everybody seems to want their fair share... and when we think we aren't getting what we are entitled to... we get upset. Sometimes, Life Just Doesn't Seem Fair!
Author: Rev. David Pettitt
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Soul Food Week's Journey
A series of weekly reflections based on a system of biblical study and reflection used by thousands of churches throughout the world called The Revised Common Lectionary.
Author: Rev. Clay Witt
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The Blessing
One of the most beautiful biblical words for blessing is Chesed. Chesed means God's loyal love and kindness towards us. We are to share our chesed with others.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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The Diaconate in the Christian Church
Every Christian is called to become a servant of his/her brothers and sisters, but the Deacon should become so in a special fashion. The title of Deacon simply means: one who serves more.
Author: Pr. Gelson Piber
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The Jesus Prayer With Icons
Many have found Orthodox icons helpful in their prayer. These silent pictures speak to us without words. People from many different faith traditions are reclaiming icons as part of their spiritual formation.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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The Original Serenity Prayer
God, grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change...
Author: Reinhold Niebuhr
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The Prayer of Jabez
Jabez prayed that God would bless him, enlarge his territory, guide him, and free him from pain. And God answered his prayer. God wants to do the same for you.
Author: Rev. Marcos Gladstone
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The Simplicity of Soul Food in Everyday Life for Renewal
God is closer to us than our breathing. God is closer to us than our hands and feet. Reclaim scripture as a sacred and privileged place to meet God. God wants to gift us in prayer.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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Walking Prayer for Walking the Labyrinth
We are walking the path in front of us, not knowing what will come.
Author: Rev. Axel Schwaigert
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What Does MCC Believe?
A lesson on the basic doctrine and organization of UFMCC.
Author: Pr. Gelson Piber
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What happens when Queer people pray?
Encouragements and suggestions for Queer People who want to tap into the power of prayer.
Author: Rev. Dr. Sandra Bochonok
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Without Having Seen
When fear is greater than your faith and you feel there is no longer any hope, search for Jesus, look at Him, see Him for who He is, touch Him. Then you will have no doubt that Jesus continues living in you.
Author: Marco Rubio
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World AIDS Day devotional reflections
The labyrinth can be a powerful tool for the spiritual seeker in need of comfort and guidance in the face of the dread disease AIDS. These reflections will help these seekers to center themselves and pray as they walk the labyrinth.
Author: Rev. Dr. Sandra Bochonok
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You're Blessed!
The Sermon on the Mount (also known as the Beatitudes) is a great place to begin our spiritual journey. These Beatitudes give us great insight into the mind and heart of Christ.
Author: SurprisedByJoy
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