Confronting Anger
The challenge has two parts: 1) Say nothing out of anger; when you feel angry, pause and breathe three times. If you do respond in anger, fix it as soon as you can. 2) Pray about someone with whom you need reconciliation. During the first week, do nothing but pray. During the second week, engage in reconciling […]
Encouragement & Community
This week there are only 2 challenges, but they both focus on our engagement with one another. Speak Words of Encouragement Put into practice the instructions“Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today” (Heb. 3:13), and“Let us encourage one another …” (Heb. 10:25)by nudging someone else closer to God each day. Remember […]
Always We Begin Again
This 2-fold challenge focuses on engaging in community and healthy practices. 1. Dedicate a specific 15-minute span of time during your day for contemplative prayer. 2. Whenever you reach for a mobile device, computer keyboard, or phone, etc. recite something that is true and focuses your heart on what is eternal. By doing this we […]
The Lowest Position and the Extra Mile
Take the lowest position Explanation: Don’t fight for the first position, but be content with the lowest. This training exercise helps us with patience, it helps us become more fully present where we are, and it helps us look for ways to serve and bless other people. Examples: at tables, grocery lines, traffic lanes, parking lots; and in […]
