“This is what makes Christian meditation distinctive. It is not a retreat, an escape from the realities of the brokenness around us. Instead, it is a pause inward, in order to move outward--a considering of others and a communing with God in order to better serve the world.”
Source: Movies Are Prayers: How Films Voice Our Deepest Longings
“You are only as healthy as your mind.”
“Christian meditation is like a shower of the mind.”
“Prayer is the method by which we set the intention in Christian meditation. We give the meditation to the Holy Spirit and welcome the Spirit's presence and guidance.”
Source: Meditations on Christ: A 5-Minute Guided Journal for Christians
“When we pray, we are often expressing gratitude, acknowledging our blessings, and praying for support and insight in challenging times. When we meditate, we are listening intentionally to the exchange between the Holy Spirit and ourselves, and we often watch as our thoughts battle with the greater truth of the Spirit.”
Source: Meditations on Christ: A 5-Minute Guided Journal for Christians
“Meditation is a sacred, ancient practice that people of all world traditions practice in some form or another.”
Source: Meditations on Christ: A 5-Minute Guided Journal for Christians
“Where the body began its slow dance with death, one falling leaf at a time, one sunset after the other, the spirit livened with every moment, with every realization that time was a gift far more precious than wealth.”
Source: From the Ashes
“Our meditation practice, as Christians, is dedicated to three main priorities: welcoming the Holy Spirit, living a more Christlike life, and building His kingdom on Earth as it is in Heaven.”
Source: Meditations on Christ: A 5-Minute Guided Journal for Christians
“Taking just five minutes to calm the mind, relax the body, observe our thoughts, and listen to the Holy Spirit pierces the veil between the spiritual and physical worlds.”
Source: Meditations on Christ: A 5-Minute Guided Journal for Christians
“The depth of your sincerity and openheartedness are the most relevant factors in meditation for spiritual development.”
Source: Meditations on Christ: A 5-Minute Guided Journal for Christians