Category Archives: Create Space

Winter’s Interruption

Posted on February 2, 2013 by transformationaldiscipleship

The winter months provide unexpected inconveniences in our life – delays, closings, etc. Each one is an opportunity to slow down; stop the hectic pace and center again: spending time with Abba and quieting our soul. What if I took … Continue reading →

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Why Solitude?

Posted on August 14, 2012 by transformationaldiscipleship

We enter into solitude first of all to meet our Lord and to be with Him and Him alone. Only in the context of grace can we face our sin; only in the place of healing do we dare to … Continue reading →

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Lessons From Sailing the Great Lakes

Posted on July 2, 2012 by transformationaldiscipleship

Excerpt from The Living Great Lakes by Jerry Dennis We talked about how people crave a quieter, slower life but have no idea how to achieve it. For many, life is a competition, and we’re not willing to go the … Continue reading →

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Living the Questions

Posted on June 28, 2012 by transformationaldiscipleship

Living in the Information Age has only fueled our desire to know the answers. After all, when we know the answers, there is a sense that we have it all figured out. To Live the Questions is to embrace some … Continue reading →

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What Questions Are Stirring?

Posted on June 15, 2012 by transformationaldiscipleship

“I want to invite you to create space for God in your life. This takes time and commitment…By creating sacred space, you reserve a part of yourself and prevent your life from completely being filled up, occupied, or preoccupied.” (Nouwen … Continue reading →

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The Grace of Spiritual Disciplines

Posted on June 11, 2012 by transformationaldiscipleship

Spiritual Disciplines are a gift of God’s unending grace and intended for our good. They are meant to provide space for us to receive more of the “righteousness, peace, and joy” of the Kingdom of God. It is possible, however, … Continue reading →

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Beyond Superficiality

Posted on June 6, 2012 by transformationaldiscipleship

“Superficiality is the curse of our age. The doctrine of instant gratification is a primary spiritual problem. The desperate need today is not for a greater number of intelligent people, or gifted people, but for deep people.” (Richard Foster) The … Continue reading →

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Meditation

Posted on May 29, 2012 by transformationaldiscipleship

Revelation 3:20 – (Jesus) “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock.” Meditation opens the door. Although we engage with a variety of meditation exercises at different times, the aim of meditation is to bring this living reality … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Formation and Lobsters(?)

Posted on May 3, 2012 by transformationaldiscipleship

(Adapted from The Emotionally Healthy Church – Peter Scazzero – Chapter 12) Our process of spiritual formation has similarities to that of molting lobsters. In order to grow, lobsters have to let go of their old, hard, protective shell and … Continue reading →

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Principle 7: Slow Down and Lead With Integrity

Posted on April 30, 2012 by transformationaldiscipleship

Principle 7 of Emotional and Spiritual Health Archaeologists excavate deeper and deeper, down through history. The divine archaeologist – the Holy Spirit – digs deeper and deeper through the layers of our lives in our spiritual journey. Level by level, … Continue reading →