An interesting thing has been happening in our little “monasteries of the heart” group. The point of the book we are studying, Joan Chittister’s The Monastery of the Heart , is that one may practice many of the spiritual principles outlined by 5 th century monk, Benedict of Nursia, while living an “ordinary” life in the everyday world, rather than moving to a convent or monastery. But it is also true that ordinary, everyday life tends to get in the way
The Singing Comes
April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Photo: Studiomill Each springtime, when buds and blossoms cover trees and bushes, my heart leaps—and always the words of the Song of Solomon, indeed, sing to my heart, especially, chapter two, verses 11 and 12, “For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.
Smoking and the Heart
April 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Everybody knows smoking is bad for the lungs. But did you know that tobaccco smoke is equally damaging for the heart? Read more and watch the “Smoking and the Heart” video from the American College of Cardiology
Alcohol May Not Be Good For You
April 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A recent re-examination of the evidence for the heart protective effects of alcohol led researchers to conclude that there is no real benefit from moderate drinking.
Reflect the Heart
January 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” (Proverbs 27:19) NIV Context Reflections – by Studiomill © 2013 Center for Creative Ministry © 2013.
I Will Sing
January 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
“My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.” (Psalm 57:7) NIV Context Outdoor Music – by Studiomill © 2013 Center for Creative Ministry © 2013. All rights reserved. Use of this material is subject to usage guidelines .
Genuine Fruit Bearing
December 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Genuine Fruit Bearing I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
Justified by Faith
November 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Justified by Faith Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1, 2
A Change of Raiment
November 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A Change of Raiment I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. Isaiah 61:10. “And he shewed me Joshua the high priest”–a representative of the people who keep the commandments of God–”standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him” (Zechariah 3:1). Christ is our High Priest.
A Merry Heart
November 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Photo:Studiomill Turns out that King Solomon was right when he said in Proverbs 17:22: “A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.” According to a series of studies from the U.S.
