THE CHALLENGE: Choose some verses of scripture and continually remember its words, internalizing them and making them a part of your daily life. Then help encourage others in this practice. You might even write about how it’s going in the comment section of this post! THE PRACTICE: (A) The practice begins with choosing a short, meaningful verse. For example, you could focus on 2 Corinthians 5:7: “We walk by faith, not by sight.” This verse is brief but powerful.    (B) Once y

Slowing Challenge: Pick at least 1 of the 3 practices below to try each day. Then comment to this post about what you are trying and how it is going to help encourage others: The Practice: ( 1) SLOW DOWN-  Think thru your day’s schedule then do something intentionally slower: drive in the slow lane, choose the longest line at the grocery store, sit longer over your meal, Intentionally chew your food, take a longer shower. Relish the time and make God a part of it. Be in the p

THE BREATH PRAYER CHALLENGE: Try the Breath Prayer out at least once a day (1) right before you pray, (2) a time in the day when you are not very focused on seeking God’s direction, or (3) to as a way to pray more often during the day (see below under When & Why). Then write about which way you are trying the prayer and how it is going in the comment section of this challenge here on our webpage. Help encourage others in this practice! THE PRACTICE: Breath prayers are short,