Mindful Christian Year

It's possible to experience peace during suffering. And it's not even up to you.  Here's how. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfulchristianyear.com/2022/11/07/experience-grace-during-suffering/

Worried about the state of the country? About today's politics? Christian mindfulness allows God to help you turn off these ruminations and become a force for good. It's a five-step process. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mindfulchristianyear.com/2022/11/10/overcome-election-anxiety/

Intentionally add activities that you loved as a child to your summer schedule. And thank God for your past. #Christian #mindfulness

If you are willing to do what God says, God wants to talk to you. Here's how you can develop a conversational relationship with God. It's an important part of Christian mindfulness. 

How to celebrate winter sunset every day to bring more happiness, hygge and God's presence into your life. #Christian #mindfulness 

A wonderful addition to the Thanksgiving weekend ... or any weekend ... is filling up Blessing Bags with materials for the homeless. You can carry them with you in your car or bag to give to homeless people who are begging for money.  This episode tells you how. For more ideas, visit www.mindfulchristianyear.com 

Creating a mood box (or a mood book) is a great practice for contemplative Christian mindfulness. Think of how you want to feel, and fill the box with things that help you attain that mood.  It's easy, and it's fun. For more ideas, go to mindfulchristianyear.com 

Your phone can be a force for good. Here are 10 ways you can make that happen. 

Mindful eating is an important element to Christian mindfulness. Using your fork as a tool for mindfulness makes it easier. Articles referenced on the podcast can be found at mindfulchristianyear.com

In "Finding Yourself in the Kitchen: Kitchen Meditations and Inspired Recipes from a Mindful Cook," Dana Velden offers mindfulness practices (and some recipes) for your kitchen. Learn more about the book and my favorite practice, soji, here.