February: Workshop

February: Workshop

Weaving Contemplative Prayer Practices into your Yoga Classes with Whitney Simpson Connect with Whitney on her website or Instagram Resources mentioned in the workshop: Whitney’s book Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and Spirit One Breath at a Time: A Skeptic’s Guide to Christian Meditation The Revised Common Lectionary via Vanderbilt Divinity Library Centering Prayer mobile…

February: Devotional

February: Devotional

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began the settlement, a…

February: Power Flow

February: Power Flow

This practice is led by Caroline Williams. It is a strong power flow that moves towards poses like Dancers Pose, and Shoulder Stand. We explore the question the King asks the servant at the end of the story – “Why didn’t you show the same mercy to your fellow servant that I showed to you?”

February: Slow Flow

February: Slow Flow

This practice is guided by Abbey Leader Lindsey Nauta, focusing on gentle heart and hip openers, alongside several Scripture readings. Additional Scriptures read in this practice: Romans 5:20 The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more.   Romans 8:15-17 The Spirit you received…

February: Lectio Divina

February: Lectio Divina

This Lectio Divina practice is brought to you by Krista Fleming, a Leader in The Abbey. You can connect with Krisa on Instagram @kristajoyfleming. She helps us journey deeper into the heart of the parable. 23 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 As he began the settlement, a…

February: Meditation

February: Meditation

This meditation is brought to you by Krista Fleming, a Leader in The Abbey and yoga teacher. You can connect with Krista on Instagram @kristajoyfleming. She helps us focus in on God’s abundant love for us. The Father loves the Son extravagantly. He turned everything over to him so he could give it away—a lavish…

February: Creative Contemplation

February: Creative Contemplation

The goal of contemplative practices is to develop deep intimacy with God, but sitting still and silently meditating isn’t the only way to do that. Our unique gifts, talents, heritages, and cultures all contribute to how we uniquely draw near to God. So, to celebrate this (and hopefully inspire you to contemplate more creatively), each month…