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meikanas on Journaling

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:02:26 +0000

The other thing I love about Journaling is that I can go back and see all the amazing answers to prayer and be reminded of the things that God has said to me, shown me etc.

J.Inman on Drawing in the Sand

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:04:24 +0000

I really enjoyed Jeremy's presentation, too. I grew up in a very charismatic, free church environment, which was great! But it left me really desiring some tradition and sacred rituals in my worship, even just in my alone time with God. As an adult I have been drawn to these things as a way to mark special times such as holidays, etc. It really seems to be a great complement to the freedom we enjoy in our normal daily walk and weekly corporate worship. I think both are important!

Brad and I are trying to find some ways to incorporate some symbolism and sacred times into our home, whether it's just to mark holidays, or more regularly.

If Brad shows up to church wearing a rope belt and brown robes though, you'll know we've gone too far!!

J.Inman on Journaling

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:48:57 +0000

I have never been big on journaling, but since last Sunday I have used the one Sue made a few times and it's been great to record what I'm praying and hearing. I think I had only ever kept a journal in a "diary" sense and I really disliked it, but a prayer journal is totally different, it seems! I am looking forward to seeing what great changes come from this!

Scootergirl on Drawing in the Sand

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:09:18 +0000

I agree and that is something we can actually do at home. Buy one of those "zen " gardens and a candle and during meditation draw a symbol and discuss with God. Like the fish symbol and how it was used to identify other Christians without being caught.

Jeremy's information is always so enlightening.

meikanas on Journaling

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:50:52 +0000

Yes, Susan did a lovely job on the journals... and I too love that way of connecting with God... and watching what He has done when you go back and reread them. Lately I have been not just writing to God... but writing what He is saying to me. That has been an amazing addition to my journaling experience. I know I will gleen much from going back and reading those entiries!

pagem on Journaling

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:24:06 +0000

I really enjoyed Sue's journaling class. I have just started journaling again, and she gave us some ideas that will make my experience richer. God has recently revealed to me how important it is that I journal right now. There is so much that can be 'lost' over the years. I recently read an entry from a hard time in 2003 that I remembered very little of. Had I not journaled it, I would have lost most of what God did during that time. I want to hang on to what he is doing in my life...it will build my faith for the now andl later.

I also loved the journals that Sue worked so hard to make for each of us. She uses the creativity that God gave her to bless our community!

Mike O'Brien on Drawing in the Sand

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:20:15 +0000

It was cool to draw in the sand in Jeremy's class last night. the sand represents our bodies and the as we draw in them that is what God does for us.... he imprints us with his design. All the symbols in that class were really eye opening.