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Guest Post: Praying Against Panic And Anxiety
Originally posted on Big Circumstance:
In a world where stress is endemic and various therapies have arisen to help people combat it, do you ever wonder how a professional from that field views the place of Christian faith in dealing…
Posted in Bible, Biblical Meditation, mental health
Tagged anxiety, bible, biblical meditation, emotional coping skills, god, Jesus, panic, thankfulness, thoughts, worry
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My Story 8 – WHY? part II.
In my last post in this series I explained three reasons why God came when he did: thankfulness, obedience and welcoming. [ https://delemares.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/my-story-7-why-why-did-god-come-when-he-did/ ] God has shown me three more reasons (there could be many more). 1) Just because: that’s just … Continue reading
Posted in My story
Tagged bible, DBT, emotions, forgiveness, god, God's laws, God's love, godly sorrow, Holy Spirit, mindfulness, obedience, power of the holy spirit, repentance, resurrection power, thoughts, true repentance
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50 Shades of Mindfulness – Christian contemplative practices
Here’s a link to an article about the widespread interest in mindfulness: http://www.eauk.org/culture/friday-night-theology/50-shades-of-mindfulness.cfm Mindfulness is said to have it’s roots in Buddhism, but Christian contemplative practices also lead to mindfulness, with the added benefit that we can be mindful of … Continue reading
What is Mindfulness?
Here’s a link to a brief description of mindfulness, and short testimonies of how mindfulness-based therapy has helped people: http://exeter-mindfulness-network.org/about-what-is-mindfulness.php
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Tagged experience of mindfulness, mindfulness, mindfulness-based therapy
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#mindfulness is not minefulness – a minefield…
Mindfulness is not minefulness – a minefield as some Christians think, any more than religion is to blame for all the ills in the world. Those who are suspicious of it are to be welcomed though, for the difficult questions…
reblog – the Jesus Prayer
Just before my first sabbatical seven years I was stressed, anxious and near to burn-out. I hadn’t fully realised this, but just a few weeks before I was due to start the sabbatical I was lying in bed, and suddenly…
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More free Crochet patterns – Beanies and other Hats
Just in time to make as Christmas presents- Here’s a link to a free crochet beanie hat pattern booklet: http://www.crochetme.com/media/p/138942/showcontent.aspx – includes 5 patterns. For free booklet of 8 hat patterns, including beanies, ear-flap hats, a beret and a trilby … Continue reading
My Story 7 – Why? Why did God come when he did?
Why did God come when he did? I’d not been to church in years, didn’t read the bible, rarely prayed – and then God came, and let me know that he accepts me, he loves me just as I am. … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, acceptance, bible, god, God's love, Jesus, obedience, thankfulness
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Everyday Mindfulness
Everyday Mindfulness is an emerging website aimed at promoting mindfulness to everyone – my opinion is that to benefit from mindfulness, the only qualification is to be a human being. Mindfulness is free and easy; It just needs a little … Continue reading