Christian Mindfulness
Mindfulness and Meditation: Interrupting a Spiralling Mind
Interrupting a Spiralling Mind A few months ago, we wrote about how the mind usually reacts to stress and difficulty. One typical reaction is that we ruminate: the mind creates an endless thread, infinite possible scenarios in the imagination, all with the underlying sense that if we can only think of everything Read more…
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Reflections from the Manse – Sunday 9th August 2020
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Christian Mindfulness
Mindfulness and Meditation: Responding Wisely to Sadness
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how a holiday – amidst its blessings – can create a space in which feelings that have been accruing emerge, sometimes unexpectedly. This is particularly true in difficult times. When things are urgent and important, we barrel through, and place things on the emotional Read more…
Study Group
Enjoying God Final Week – Under the hood
There are two principles that have underlined this study – the principle of three and one, and the principle of union and communion. These principles are very simple and yet have the capacity to transform our relationship with God. The principle of three and one Christian theology has always said Read more…
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In daily repentance and faith we can enjoy God’s freedom
When we let someone down, we can feel embarrassed and ashamed, which can lead to avoiding the other person. By swallowing our pride and apologising we create reconciliation in our relationship and that usually leads to use again enjoying the relationship. Our relationship with God works along the same lines. Read more…
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In one another we can enjoy God’s love
Divine joy is made complete in the Christian community This week we are focusing on the first letter of John. In this letter, John opens with an invitation to enjoy God. He says that the way to finding joy is to proclaim the Word of life and to have fellowship Read more…
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In every word we can enjoy the Spirit’s voice
If we are honest, we don’t often delight to read our Bibles and pray. This can lead to us not finding the time and doing other things. The purpose that we give to these tasks can make all the difference. Instead of reading the Bible and praying as a transfer Read more…
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In every groan we can enjoy the Spirit’s hope
There are many reasons why we might groan in life. Some are minor things like the aches of our aging bodies. Others are more severe like chronic illnesses or challenging circumstances. This week we are thinking about how we can enjoy communion with God in the midst of our groaning. Read more…