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Word + Flesh

2012-02-29T06:29:50-07:00

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Memorize

Last updated on: February 29, 2012 at 6:29 am   By Ragan Sutterfield

Work to memorize Colossians 3:1-17 This may take more than one day Print off the verse or copy it down and read over it throughout the day Seek to remember it not only with the mind but in your heart Read more

Uncategorized

2012-02-28T06:16:21-07:00

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Practice Christ’s Presence

Last updated on: February 28, 2012 at 6:16 am   By Ragan Sutterfield

Pick a period of the day–your lunch hour, the morning, a walk. Pick a period that is long enough to be significant, but short enough to not be overwhelming. For that period seek to be consciously aware of Christ’s presence with you. Read more

Prayer

2012-02-27T06:34:15-07:00

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Heaven and Earth

Last updated on: February 27, 2012 at 6:34 am   By Ragan Sutterfield

“Your Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.” What does it mean for God’s kingdom to come on earth? How do our lives fit within that coming? What can we do to bring the Kingdom to earth? Read more

Study

2012-02-26T04:00:53-07:00

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Sit In One Place

Last updated on: February 26, 2012 at 4:00 am   By Ragan Sutterfield

Find a place–a street corner, a park, your front porch, a bench in a mall. Sit there and simply observe what is going on around you. Your goal is to be attentive as possible. Where is God showing up in this place? Read more

Meditation

2012-02-25T08:31:56-07:00

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Welcome Beauty

Last updated on: February 25, 2012 at 8:31 am   By Ragan Sutterfield

God made the world as a place of beauty Bare witness to that beauty by returning someplace, just a little bit, to God’s vision for that place Plant bulbs on a overgrown street corner, pick up trash, clean up a polluted creek–the gesture doesn’t need to be large to bare witness to the beauty God intended Read more

Meditation

Works of Mercy

2012-02-24T09:32:54-07:00

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Create Space to Hear

Last updated on: February 24, 2012 at 9:32 am   By Ragan Sutterfield

Spend 10 minutes in silence Sit in a straight backed chair and breath deeply Whenever a distraction comes to your mind, push it away with the phrase, “Lord have mercy” Read more

Meditation

2012-02-23T07:55:05-07:00

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In the Evening

Last updated on: February 23, 2012 at 7:55 am   By Ragan Sutterfield

Sit down and write down everything that has happened over the day as a prayer Read more

Prayer

2012-02-22T06:49:12-07:00

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Remember

Last updated on: February 22, 2012 at 6:49 am   By Ragan Sutterfield

We are humus and to humus we will return Go to a service and receive the imposition of Ashes Fast from all food or drink except for water until dark Be especially aware of your frailties, limits, weaknesses and need for God Read more

Fast

2012-02-21T05:58:09-07:00

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Mardi Gras

Last updated on: February 21, 2012 at 5:58 am   By Ragan Sutterfield

The season of lent begins tomorrow, so today is Mardi Gras–Fat Tuesday. Spend 10 minutes in silence preparing your heart for this season of slowness. Create a final list of the disciplines and practices you will take on during this season. Then take time to indulge–eat a cupcake, drink a glass of wine, savor the things you will give up for the next 40 days. Indulgence will make your fast more meaningful. Read more

Feast/Celebration

Meditation

2012-02-20T06:59:22-07:00

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Thanksgiving

Last updated on: February 20, 2012 at 6:59 am   By Ragan Sutterfield

A litany is a series of repeated prayers. Create a litany of thanksgiving recounting to God all that you are thankful for in every aspect and area of your life. Remember that all, all is a gift. Read more

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