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A True Assessment of You and God: The Examen

by Chris on 12. Dec, 2011 in Blog, Training & Spiritual Disciplines

This entry is part 18 of 26 in the series ShortPostsFrom10MinuteMystic

The word “examen” comes from Latin and refers to the weight indicator on a balance scale.  It carries the idea of “an accurate assessment of the true situation.”[i] The Examen gives us an assessment of the true situation between us and God.  This spiritual practice forces us to pay attention to matters we may normally [...]

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Unforgetting God

by Chris on 05. Dec, 2011 in Blog, Training & Spiritual Disciplines

This entry is part 16 of 26 in the series ShortPostsFrom10MinuteMystic

I once heard Dallas Willard interviewed at a California congregation.  He was speaking about the way that intolerable times of pain become unexpected times of praise by experiencing the presence of God within them.  Willard said “Experiencing the presence of God in one’s life is something you’ve got to have before you need it, like [...]

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Prayer from Psalm 82: God’s Prayer for The Powerful

by Chris on 17. Nov, 2011 in Blog, Growth

This entry is part 82 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms

God, every time the powerful meet together, you take a seat at their table. Though unseen, you see. Though unaddressed, you address. And you say to them, ”Strengthen the weak.  Stand up for the orphans.  Rescue the needy.  Pursue the wicked.” But the powerful ignore your words.  They fail to consider your call. Therefore, God, take charge.  Take over. Do [...]

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