PRACTICING
THE WAY.
"I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should."
1 Corinthians 9:27
1 Corinthians 9:27
PRACTICING
Spiritual Practices are an important part of our growth as disciples of Jesus.
Each month, we focus on one Practice together to begin developing a "Rule of Life."
If you are interested in learning more about Spiritual Practices, and developing a Rule of Life, start by watching this introductory video.
2023 SPIRITUAL PRACTICES FOCUS
JANUARY - Intro to Spiritual Practices & Rule of Life
FEBRUARY - Prayer
MARCH - Sabbath
APRIL - Fasting
MAY - Generosity
JUNE - Silence & Solitude
JULY - Celebration
AUGUST - Meditation
SEPT - Hospitality
OCTOBER - Simplicity
NOVEMBER - Gratitude
DECEMBER - Slowing
This video provides a brief overview of prayer including what it is, why we do it and how to pray according to Jesus’ teaching.
If you have ever been curious about fasting, or have just wanted to learn more, this teaching covers the what, why and how of fasting.
Find our more about practicing Solitude & Silence and how to implement it into your life.
A short teaching on the spiritual practice of Meditation and Contemplation, digging into the what, why and how to implement meditation into your life.
Practicing simplicity for Jesus followers is where we intentionally live with less in order to make room for what we value most...which is God.
Gratitude is acknowledging the goodness in our lives and expressing appreciation to God as a source of that goodness.
A brief teaching about the Sabbath that discusses the Biblical basis and benefits of incorporating this discipline into your weekly schedule.
Generosity is the voluntary and joyful use and distribution of God’s resources (including time, talent and treasure) for the benefit and love of God and others.
Celebration is engaging in actions that direct us toward worship, praise, and thanksgiving.
Hospitality is demonstrating love to strangers through tangible acts of love such as providing food, shelter and relationship.
Find out more about what is means to slow down and be more intentional with God.
Learn more about the sacrament of Communion through the different names used for the practice.