Scripture Meditation Advent, however, invites us into an entirely different experience with waiting. During this season of anticipation and longing for the coming of Christ, we can actually choose to hurry up and wait. Rather than allowing our waiting to be entirely governed by external forces, we can actually create times of stillness for watching […]
Yoga for Advent: Session 2
Scripture Meditation All around us we observe a pregnant creation. The difficult times of pain throughout the world are simply birth pangs. But it’s not only around us; it’s within us. The Spirit of God is arousing us within. We’re also feeling the birth pangs. These sterile and barren bodies of ours are yearning for […]
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room
These days leading up to Christmas are easily filled with preparations. Maybe you’re following an Advent devotional and you’re already a few days behind (like we are). Maybe you were hoping to have your tree up and the lights strung, but that just isn’t happening. Maybe you are one of those cookie-baking-extravaganza-types who buys a […]
Yoga for Advent: Session 1
Music Advent: Music in Solitude arranged and produced by Eric Nordhoff (available at Transforming Center Resources Reflection So this week, let’s practice waking up so we don’t miss any of the ways in which Christ comes to us every day. Sitting quietly in the pre-dawn hours waiting for the light to come—almost imperceptible at first—is […]
Yoga to De-Stress: Session 4
Music Advent: Music in Solitude arranged and produced by Eric Nordhoff (available at Transforming Center Resources Scripture Psalm 94:19 “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” Prayer Meditation “I Need to Breathe Deeply” by Ted Loder Guerillas of Grace http://www.melanieeccles.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018_11_05-Yoga-to-De-Stress.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
In All Things, Give Thanks
Homily for the Monroe Area Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service As followers of Jesus we are tasked with joining Him in his work of bringing healing and wholeness to the world. This is what we pray every time we say, “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” We must recognize […]
Year of Transformation
Greetings friends! I am so grateful for you! I pray this letter finds you experiencing the grace of God right in the middle of your daily comings and goings. Many of you have kindly been inquiring how I am doing, how the girls are, how Kevin’s new job is, and how our family is adjusting. […]
Yoga to De-Stress: Session 3
Music Advent: Music in Solitude arranged and produced by Eric Nordhoff (available at Transforming Center Resources Scripture Matthew 11:28-29 [28] “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, […]
Yoga to De-Stress: Session 2
Music by Soothing Relaxation on YouTube Scripture Phil 4:6-7 [6] Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Prayer Meditation “I Need […]
Yoga to De-Stress: Session 1
Music by Soothing Relaxation on YouTube Scripture Matthew 6:25, 32-34 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 32 indeed your heavenly Father […]