Creativity

Orar con mandalas

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:39:41 GMT

¿Alguna vez ha pensado en colorear como una forma de orar? Tome sus lápices de colores o crayones y descubra una manera creativa de calmarse y enfocarse en Dios.

Sharon Seyfarth Garner invita a los adultos y jóvenes a colorear mandalas como una forma sencilla, placentera y tangible de «estar con Dios de manera intencional». Orar con mandalas combina la práctica relajante y contemplativa de colorear con estas prácticas espirituales antiguas:

Lectio divina (lectura meditativa de las Escrituras)
Oración de intercesión
Oración de consagración
Examen (revisión de los eventos del día para reconocer dónde estuvo presente Dios)

Este libro para colorear lo guía a través de experiencias de oración prácticas y desde el corazón. Disfrute de esta práctica colorida y contemplativa de orar con mandalas.

CARACTERÍSTICAS

10 páginas con 4 diseños de mandalas en blanco (40 mandalas)
Información sobre el uso de mandalas en la tradición cristiana
Consejos para orar con mandalas
Explicaciones sencillas sobre los mandalas y 4 prácticas espirituales
Puede ser utilizado por individuos o grupos en diversos contextos: retiros, hospitales, residencias de cuidado de ancianos, prisiones, ministerios universitarios, momentos devocionales en familia y más

Where We Meet

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:29:07 GMT

Meet Jesus at the Intersection of Faith and Justice

Jesus devoted himself to uplifting the poor, reaching out to the marginalized, and fearlessly challenging systems of oppression. His message resounded with the promise of liberation, equality, and inclusion for all, and he implored his followers to pursue the same. However, the church has often struggled to reflect this good news in its own actions.

In Where We Meet, four members of the Intersect network invite you to immerse yourself in the stories of Jesus and the early church. Together, they also explore their own stories, examine past shortcomings of the church, address difficult questions, and envision a brighter future that better reflects the good news of Jesus.

Throughout the Lenten season, Rachel Gilmore, Tyler Sit, Matt Temple, and Candace Lewis guide you through a series of daily reflections, exploring a spectrum of critical themes—from diversity and equity to the challenges of the post-colonial church. They will also delve into the vital need for innovation and contextualization in doing the work Jesus had called us to do.

Prepare to tackle challenging questions and be emboldened to follow in Jesus' footsteps, pursuing justice and love for all.

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Where We Meet

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:21:28 GMT

Meet Jesus at the Intersection of Faith and Justice

Prepare to tackle challenging questions and be emboldened to follow in Jesus' footsteps, pursuing justice and love for all.

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We Are Beloved

Sat, 14 May 2022 01:48:28 GMT

Christians often have the head knowledge that we are beloved, but deep in our hearts do we truly believe it? Author Kristen Vincent takes us on a journey with Jesus that helps us discover how deeply beloved we are.

This 6-week Lenten journey follows stories of Jesus' experience of God's love. The incarnate Son of God was made fully human, which means that Jesus had to fully mature in strength and wisdom to learn that he was beloved. Just as Jesus learned of his belovedness, we, too, can cultivate the wisdom and knowledge that we are deeply loved.

Each week begins with a scripture passage, a weekly devotion, reflection questions, an optional prayer bead experience, and a listening meditation. A Leader's Guide for small-group study is also included. Note: This product does not include prayer beads.

Be transformed by God's love this Lenten season.

We Are Beloved

Sat, 14 May 2022 01:48:39 GMT

Be transformed by God's love this Lenten season.

We Are Beloved

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:18:22 GMT

Be transformed by God's love this Lenten season.

Mandalas, Candles, and Prayer

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:16:17 GMT

Slow down, simplify, and add a burst of color to your Advent. The spiritual practice of coloring mandalas (circular designs), lighting candles, and praying regularly can help us stay centered on God during this busy time of year.

Based on the 4 candles of the Advent wreath, this coloring book for adults weaves together the popular practice of coloring with 4 simple methods of contemplative prayer. This is more than just a coloring book for adults—it is also a visual prayer journal.

Each chapter includes a short vignette, an explanation of the weekly theme and prayer method, a simple candle-lighting liturgy, 7 mandalas for each week of contemplative coloring, and a closing prayer of illumination.

Let the candles light the way and calm your spirit. Color and pray. And you will experience the most meaningful gift of all—a peace that passes all understanding as you journey prayerfully toward the manger.

Spoken into Being

Tue, 24 May 2022 16:00:31 GMT

"Tell me a story." Countless parents and grandparents have heard that request from children. People of all ages are captivated by a good story.

Storytelling helps us makes sense of the events of our lives, the world around us, and God. When we tell stories, we speak a world into being—just as God did in the creation accounts in the book of Genesis.

"Everyone is a storyteller," says author Michael Williams. You don't have to be a professional storyteller to be able to tell good stories. In this book on storytelling as spiritual exploration, Williams shares stories from his life and offers practical prompts that guide us to tell our own stories. He reminds us that we have been spoken into being as part of a much larger story. Using poetry, personal narrative, and retellings of biblical stories, Williams leads us to a deeper knowledge of the power of narrative.

The stories that capture our attention shape us into who we are now and the persons we will become. Not all stories serve us well, however. Stories of fear stop us in our tracks and become roadblocks on the journey, while stories of fantasy, no matter how alluring, are dead-end streets.

Spoken into Being points to a path beyond fear and fantasy, a way toward encounters with God, in whom all things are being made new.

Spoken into Being

Sat, 14 May 2022 01:29:31 GMT

"Tell me a story." Countless parents and grandparents have heard that request from children. People of all ages are captivated by a good story.

Spoken into Being points to a path beyond fear and fantasy, a way toward encounters with God, in whom all things are being made new.

Spoken into Being

Tue, 17 May 2022 00:56:41 GMT

"Tell me a story." Countless parents and grandparents have heard that request from children. People of all ages are captivated by a good story.

Spoken into Being points to a path beyond fear and fantasy, a way toward encounters with God, in whom all things are being made new.

Spoken into Being

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:51:13 GMT

"Tell me a story." Countless parents and grandparents have heard that request from children. People of all ages are captivated by a good story.

Spoken into Being points to a path beyond fear and fantasy, a way toward encounters with God, in whom all things are being made new.

Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit

Sat, 14 May 2022 01:18:25 GMT

Many of us long to hear God's voice, yet we often overlook the great wisdom God gave us in our bodies. There is a deep connection between our bodies and spirits.

What might happen if we listened more deeply to the wisdom of our bodies? How might listening with our whole selves change the way we listen to God?

A stroke at age 31 forced Whitney Simpson to slow down and listen more deeply to her body. In the process she discovered how to listen more deeply to God. During her journey of healing and wholeness, Whitney explored ancient practices that she found helpful in connecting her body and spirit, including:

lectio divina (meditative reading of scripture)
yoga
breath prayer
aromatherapy

Listening to God with the entire body, not simply with our ears, may seem like a strange concept. Yet God created the body and the breath as gifts for us to explore. Most important, we don't have to experience a crisis to learn to listen to God's activity in and around us. Each of us can slow down and listen for God just as we are—in breath, body, and spirit.

This 40-day guide to holy listening offers daily meditations that can be completed in as little as 30 minutes. Each meditation includes scripture, yoga postures, a breath prayer, suggested essential oils, and reflection questions. The book provides descriptions and simple illustrations of yoga poses and suggests seated poses as modifications for all poses, making it accessible to both experienced yoga practitioners and those new to yoga.

Allow this book to invite you on a journey of holy listening as you explore ancient tools and new ways of experiencing the presence of God.

Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit

Sat, 14 May 2022 01:18:38 GMT

Many of us long to hear God's voice, yet we often overlook the great wisdom God gave us in our bodies. There is a deep connection between our bodies and spirits.

What might happen if we listened more deeply to the wisdom of our bodies? How might listening with our whole selves change the way we listen to God?

lectio divina (meditative reading of scripture)
yoga
breath prayer
aromatherapy

Allow this book to invite you on a journey of holy listening as you explore ancient tools and new ways of experiencing the presence of God.

Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:46:47 GMT

Many of us long to hear God's voice, yet we often overlook the great wisdom God gave us in our bodies. There is a deep connection between our bodies and spirits.

What might happen if we listened more deeply to the wisdom of our bodies? How might listening with our whole selves change the way we listen to God?

lectio divina (meditative reading of scripture)
yoga
breath prayer
aromatherapy

Allow this book to invite you on a journey of holy listening as you explore ancient tools and new ways of experiencing the presence of God.

Praying with Mandalas

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:41:59 GMT

Have you ever thought of coloring as a way to pray? Pick up your colored pencils or crayons and discover a creative way to slow down and focus on God.

Sharon Seyfarth Garner invites adults to color mandalas as an easy, enjoyable, and tangible way to "be with God on purpose." Praying with Mandalas blends the relaxing and contemplative practice of coloring with these ancient spiritual practices:

Lectio divina (meditative reading of scripture)
Intercessory prayer
Centering prayer
Examen (reviewing the day's events to see where God was present)

This coloring book guides you through heartfelt, hands-on experiences of prayer. Delight in the colorful, contemplative practice of praying with mandalas.

FEATURES

10 pages of 4 blank mandala designs (40 mandalas)
Information on the use of mandalas in Christian tradition
Tips for praying with mandalas
Simple explanations of mandalas and 4 spiritual practices
Can be used with individuals or groups in diverse settings: retreats, hospitals, elder care residences, prisons, campus ministries, family devotions, and more

One Day I Wrote Back

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:21:55 GMT

Do you struggle to relate the Bible to your daily life? Jane Herring wrestled with the contradictions, puzzling stories, and difficult sayings in scripture—until she discovered the power of interacting with them.

Herring guides you to talk back to those scripture passages you don't understand. Ask questions, explore your life, plead, praise, and ponder. She provides simple, practical tools for beginning and experienced writers. A perfect resource for individuals, small groups, and retreats.

Length of study: 6 weeks. Includes Leader's Guide.

One Day I Wrote Back

Sat, 14 May 2022 01:03:03 GMT

Length of study: 6 weeks. Includes Leader's Guide.

One Day I Wrote Back

Sat, 14 May 2022 01:03:16 GMT

Length of study: 6 weeks. Includes Leader's Guide.

Another Bead, Another Prayer

Sat, 14 May 2022 01:02:28 GMT

NOTE: Prayer beads are sold separately. Purchase online at www.prayerworksstudio.etsy.com.

Yes, it's really okay for Protestants to use prayer beads! Kristen and Max Vincent invite you to pray from your heart with these 28 devotions designed for use with prayer beads. Another Bead, Another Prayer begins with a brief explanation of Protestant prayer beads for readers who are unfamiliar with them. The devotions are grouped by 4 types of prayer: praise, confession, intercession, and thanksgiving. Other features include:

A Leader's Guide
Simple instructions for making prayer beads
Tips for writing your own prayers

This is an excellent resource to help you concentrate in prayer as well as learn new ways to pray. Also a strong option for retreats. Length of study: 4 to 12 weeks.

Another Bead, Another Prayer

Sat, 14 May 2022 01:02:41 GMT

NOTE: Prayer beads are sold separately. Purchase online at www.prayerworksstudio.etsy.com.

A Leader's Guide
Simple instructions for making prayer beads
Tips for writing your own prayers

This is an excellent resource to help you concentrate in prayer as well as learn new ways to pray. Also a strong option for retreats. Length of study: 4 to 12 weeks.