The Christian spiritual disciplines have ancient biblical roots. Jesus and the apostles practiced them. They passed them on, even to the new Gentile believers of the first century.
Perhaps you long for a deeper conversaton with God. The spiritual disciplines are tools in the hands of Jesus, the Master Carpenter. He uses them to shape the contemporary believer and point the way back to him. Read more...
Contemplation
Contemplating God is the one needful thing that Jesus commends. Few people take time to be still and enjoy God's presence. Read more...
Fasting
Fasting expresses our hunger for God. Jesus, the bread of life, invites us to find all satisfaction in him alone. Fasting is giving up food in exchange for spiritual nourishment. Read more...
Meditation on Scripture
We experience God when we meditate on scripture. Christian meditation on scripture, which is similar to the Jewish tradition, is an encounter with God through his written Word. Read more...
Prayer
Prayer is the most basic human reply to our holy and loving Creator. It is nothing less than intimate communication with God. We pray in order to hear from God. Read more...
Sabbath
When we enter the Sabbath day of rest, we imitate God. It’s more than a commandment. It actually is part of God’s created order and is for everyone, not just the people of Israel. Read more...
Silence
Want the key to encountering God? Try encountering yourself. The door that opens both of these is unlocked by silence. Read more...
Solitude
Come away by yourself to a solitary place and rest. Jesus himself summons us. Solitude offers quality time alone with God to meet him on his terms in a quiet place alone. Read more...