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The Jesus Prayer with Gentle Stretching
Living with chronic pain has taught me that prayer doesn’t only happen with the mind. Sometimes the body needs to pray too. Over the years I’ve developed a simple practice that combines gentle stretching, deep breathing, and the Jesus Prayer. This isn’t yoga, nor is it intended to replace the prayer life of the Church.… Read more
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Happiness
What’s a common misconception people have about happiness? So many people try to find happiness through financial, social and status stability. Happiness cannot be measured by these things. Happiness starts with you. Peace of mind, faith in yourself, knowledge that continues to grow. For me, my faith in God provides me with the source of… Read more
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I’ll tell the world that I’m a Christian
One of my favourite hymns. I hope this touches your heart as much it does mine. I’ll tell the world that I’m a ChristianI’m not ashamed His name to bearI’ll tell the world that I’m a ChristianI’ll take Him with me anywhereI’ll tell the world how Jesus saved meAnd how He gave me a life… Read more
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Losing Sight
A week ago my Brailliant Braille reader died. I was almost finished reading a book and it just went blank. As a Deafblind person losing the one thing that opens the world to me, my heart dropped. I contacted the vendor that I deal with in Québec and that night he discussed my options. I… Read more
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Lenten Reflection
Matthew 10:39 If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it. (NLT) It would be easier to give one’s life in battle or in martyrdom than what Christ actually asks of us. Not only does Christ demand loyalty over family, he… Read more
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A Biblical Lesson for Lent
If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. (Matthew 10:38, NLT) These words applied to the disciples and to all who want to be worthy of Jesus (“worthy” meaning willing to follow and serve, as in 10:11). To take up your cross was a vivid… Read more
Dr Kelly Fleming 