Words

Last updated on: December 19, 2011 at 1:00 am By Ragan Sutterfield

Speak only when necessary Keep words to a minimum Seek to be conscious of everything you say Use the extra time to listen Read more

Turn Off, Tune In

Last updated on: December 18, 2011 at 1:00 am By Ragan Sutterfield

Shut down your computer Turn off your cell phone Avoid all screens Be present with Christ’s body of which you are a member Read more

Palms-down, Palms-up

Last updated on: December 17, 2011 at 9:41 am By Ragan Sutterfield

Give your fears, anxieties, thoughts to Christ Receive his love, mercy, and resources for life in the Kingdom Read more

Fast

Last updated on: December 16, 2011 at 6:07 am By Ragan Sutterfield

No caloric food or drink until 5 PM “Fasting…retrains us away from dependence upon the satisfaction of desire and makes the kingdom of God a vital factor in our concrete existence.” –Dallas Willard _____________________________________________________ “What is Wrong with Capitalism? The Problem with the Problem with Capitalism” by Daniel M. Bell Jr. Read more

Sit Still

Last updated on: December 15, 2011 at 11:03 am By Ragan Sutterfield

Set a timer for 10 minutes Sit quietly in a straight-backed chair Clear your mind, listen hard Anytime a distracting thought comes gently push it out by saying “Lord Jesus” What do you hear? Read more

Rewrite

Last updated on: December 14, 2011 at 9:13 am By Ragan Sutterfield

Put Matthew 6:25-34 in your own words Read more

Focus

Last updated on: December 13, 2011 at 7:04 am By Ragan Sutterfield

In everything you do In every interaction Focus on being fully present–without distraction Imagine Christ as a fleeting presence in the moment He may come suddenly, he may leave suddenly You wouldn’t want to miss him Read more

Imago Dei

Last updated on: December 12, 2011 at 12:10 pm By Ragan Sutterfield

Observe your internal images. How do you see yourself? What do you imagine? Do you imagine yourself in a big house when you pass it? Do you imagine yourself more handsome or beautiful than so and so? Smarter than the other guy? Watch your internal images and when they occur write them down. At the end of the day reflect on what you’ve written. Are your images of yourself conforming to the image of God? Read more

Adventist

Last updated on: December 11, 2011 at 1:00 am By Ragan Sutterfield

Take a nature walk–in a park, woodlands or down a city street. What has God created? Read more

“Jack”

Last updated on: December 10, 2011 at 6:32 pm By Ragan Sutterfield

In the evening reflect on the day. Ask: How many times did you try to manipulate how people see you? Count the number. Pray tomorrow it will be less. Repeat daily as necessary. (Inspired by Jack Bernard author of How to Become a Saint) Read more