Meditation
Knowledge and full insight
If you could listen in on Paul praying, what do you think he would be praying for?
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ChatGPT and machines that love
ChatGPT almost sounds like an AI system that can think. But will computers ever be able to love?
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I Want to Know Christ
I want to know Christ. That was my thought, more than 40 years ago, after attending the Sunday school class at my church intended to prepare students for profession of faith. For a whole year we studied the Heidelberg Catechism. I suppose it was appropriate that we should know what Read more…
Meditation
Case studies in prayer: 10
When I pray, and I start out meditating on a Bible passage, sometimes I can’t concentrate. My mind wants to wander. I may be thinking about good things, but I just can’t make my mind focus on what I’m reading. It’s like a mental fog.
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Case studies in prayer: 9
Sometimes when I pray I remember something I’ve done in the past or thoughts I’ve had or things I’ve wanted, and I see how far short I’ve fallen, and I can’t stand myself. I want to die.
Meditation
Case studies in prayer: 8
When I pray, I sit quietly in God’s presence, trying to calm my heart and mind. I try to just rest in him. But thoughts and distractions are a problem.
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Case studies in prayer: 7
At my church, the most spiritual people speak in tongues, but that doesn’t happen to me yet. I guess I’m still waiting for the baptism of the Spirit.
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Case studies in prayer: 6
I do yoga. It’s like meditation in motion. Is this a legitimate way to pray?
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Case studies in prayer: 5
When I pray I sit in a comfortable posture, looking down. I gaze at my navel.
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Case studies in prayer: 4
I pray the rosary. I say ten Hail Marys and then an Our Father. Then I repeat.