Practices Of The Kingdom #9 :: Encouragement // Beth S.

Join us this Palm Sunday as Pastor Chris takes a pause from our regular series to reflect on the significance of Holy Week. Dive deep into the story of Jesus and find meaning in the waiting of Easter Saturday.

- 🕊️ Discover the purpose behind 'Easter Saturday', a day symbolizing waiting between despair and hope, through biblical patterns and C.S. Lewis's writings.

Dive into the transformative power of imagination in spirituality with today's talk, where we uncover how envisioning our faith can lead to a deeper connection with God. Discover the often overlooked but foundational role that imagination plays in experiencing the divine.

- Discussing why some worshippers feel disconnected during religious practices and how imagination bridges that gap.

- Exploring St. Francis de Sales' insights on using imagination for meditation and neuroscience's confirmation of image-based thinking.

- Examining Biblical instances of God communicating through visions and dreams, urging us to pay attention to these personal spiritual encounters.

- Encouraging believers to actively use their sanctified imaginations as A.W Tozer suggests, seeing beyond natural things into spiritual realities.

- Offering practical advice on incorporating imaginative practice into prayer, worship, and Bible reading for a more authentic engagement with faith.

Remember: Imagination isn't about pretending; it's about perceiving God's ever-present love and letting it transform you from glory to glory.

Dive into the transformative power of spiritual formation with our latest Practices of the Kingdom series. Discover how to align your life more closely with Christ through practical disciplines.

- Understand that spiritual transformation is about revealing your true self, already holy and blameless in Jesus.

- Learn about various spiritual disciplines tailored for individual needs, including diverse prayer practices like journaling and walking prayer.

- Gain insights from Elijah's story on the importance of simplicity and listening for God's gentle whisper amidst life’s chaos.

- Embrace a lifestyle of contentment by decluttering not just possessions but also time commitments to focus on what truly matters.

- Challenge yourself to evaluate each aspect of your life against Jesus' desires, simplifying to deepen relationships and connect with God.

Join us as we seek stillness in a busy world, listen for God's voice, and transform through His Spirit.

Practices Of The Kingdom #1 // Chris H.