Here are my experiences and tips to help you enjoy times of solitude with God. Create the place and time A couple of miles from our home there is a dam that holds back a lake created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  On top of the dam is a road that is no…

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These winter renewal ideas for your soul use the beauty of God’s creation, Scripture and prayer to renew a sense of peace when your soul feels frazzled.     Find Front Row Seats to the Splendor of Winter and Allow God to Bring Scripture to Your Heart   The “great conjunction”, the alignment of the planets Jupiter and…

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One easy one to stay connected to God while traveling is to use artwork you see in places you visit as a means of Christian meditation while traveling.  Such artwork can be found in churches, museums, public squares, monasteries, palaces and in government buildings.   Here are some secrets I learned from my travels. Use unexpected…

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Christian meditation using art is a powerful means of meditating and connecting with God.  Christian meditation using art is also known as Visio divina.  It is similar to the ancient meditation practice of Lectio divina which uses passages from the Bible for personal interaction with God by focusing on details that capture your attention. Here…

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Prayer painting is a way of meditating and praying while doing artwork.   In this article, writer Lisa Tomarelli describes how she prays while participating in a painting class where people of all skill levels follow the step by step instructions of a teacher to create artwork.  Each person is given the same size canvas, the…

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Prayer art can be a powerful aid in enhancing your prayer times and helping you connect to God. Here are the ways you can use prayer art to become closer to God. What is prayer art? I define prayer art as anything an artist or designer has created that shows some aspect of prayer.   Prayer…

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To do meditation using the Bible you can use a process where you read a passage and then think deeply about a verse or phrase that draws your attention.  This way to do meditation using the Bible is called Lectio Divina. The Christian tradition of meditation using the Bible Meditation using the Bible or Lectio…

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Powerful Christian meditation time is the secret to having a full, satisfying and successful life. Christian meditation is an essential form of prayer where we spend quality personal time with God enjoying His loving presence and letting him fill our hearts with His thoughts, love, direction and peace. Here are the secrets of creating and…

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