Our final week of spiritual disciplines looks at community. We’ve been looking at the types of activities that can help us to become close to Jesus in ‘living the way of Jesus.’ Being a community is one of those spiritual disciplines, and being a community that puts celebration at its heart is key. Richard Foster says. ‘Celebration is at the […]
Living the Jesus Way – Silence
This Christmas time we’re experimenting with the spiritual disciplines to live the Jesus way. This week we are looking at silence and solitude. I don’t know what the thought of being in silence means for you. Are you an introvert and the thought of space and peace, and quiet fills you with deep joy. Or are you a raving extrovert […]
Ice Skating at West Quay – 4 Jan
Living the Jesus Way – Meditation
At Christmas time there is just so much to do. Have you done your Christmas shopping yet? Were any of you brave enough to venture into Westquay on black Friday? Hanging around in the shopping precinct doesn’t take long to pick up the panicky vibe. Ringing in our ears is, noise, hurry, and of course those busy crowds. Many of […]
Living the Jesus way – Prayer
This week we are having a go at praying. Many of the great Christian mystics such as Theresa of Avila, Francis of Assisi, Julian of Norwich spent hours of their time in prayer. Prayer changes our hearts and minds, it re-orientates us to see God’s heart, and sets our hearts on fire for the things of Jesus. But it can […]