Jean BrenderMay 273 minLectio Divina: Sensing God's Presence and Speaking in Reading the BibleHow might we engage in reading the Bible? We can read scripture in a variety of settings and ways, i.e., through individual study,...
Jean BrenderApr 43 minThe Examen: Reflecting on Your Day With GodHave you ever reviewed your day while mindful of the presence of God? In his book on You Are What You Love, James Smith emphasizes the...
Jean BrenderMar 255 minHow Might We Pray to God?Have you ever wondered about what you should be praying to God? Apparently concerned about this question, Jesus’s disciples requested of...
Jean BrenderMar 73 minContemplative PrayerIn recent blogs, we have considered the spiritual disciplines of solitude and silence. Both provide space for us to engage in prayer with...