Posts by GEM
Introduction to Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Pete Scazzero introduces us to the importance of “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality”, discussing problems we often face such as ‘doing for God instead of being with God’, ignoring or ‘spiritualizing away’ conflict and negative emotions and living without limits. He casts a vision for being like King David–emotionally alive before God and passionate about God, hungering…
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Introduction to Sacred Rhythms
Ruth Haley Barton introduces us to the concept of “sacred rhythms” by having us take time to notice our longings with God. Using the passage where Jesus meets Bartimaeus we are encouraged to think about how we would answer Jesus if He asked us “What do you want me to do for you?” This is…
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The Rest of God
The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan “A great book on the Sabbath principle both as a day and an attitude. Highly recommend!” Jonathan Bourbeau “A great read for anyone yearning for rest. This book both challenged and gave me a new sense of freedom in the way I practice Sabbath. Poetically written.” Lena Larsen
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Desiring God’s Will
Desiring God’s Will by David Benner “An excellent and much needed perspective on understanding and following God’s will.” Jonathan Bourbeau “A well written book that gets to the heart of what it means to truly seek the will of God. A book that makes you ask yourself hard questions, but remains grounded in the unconditional…
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Delighting in the Trinity
Delighting in the Trinity: an Introduction to the Christian Faith by Michael Reeves “Deepened my understanding of God’s love and of the Trinity, and it has left me with a longing to truly live as Jesus’ Beloved. The book paints a beautiful picture of how the love in the Trinity is a life-giving, fruitful, and…
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Speaking Life
by Sarah Bently Key Verse: “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. – Proverbs 16:24, NIV In reviewing for a Sunday school lesson at church, I chatted with God a bit about the creation narrative. Wow. Your words literally created life. Yes. And they still do, every day. What power…
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Language of the Kingdom
by Leslie Hall Key Verse: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come so that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. – John 10:10, NET Full disclosure – I have a tendency to absolutely swear like a sailor. I’m on a journey with Jesus about it; I’d appreciate…
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Shaping Reality
by Gabe Bernal Key Verse: “Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life” – Proverbs 4:23, HCSB I can be a bit of an overthinker. I’m sure many of you can relate. My mind never stops. If I’m not careful, I can think something to death. I will hyper focus on…
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Coffee Table God
by Angie Raineri Key Verse: Thus the LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. – Exodus 33:11a, ESV Do you have a coffee table God? I do! Let me tell you about Him. One morning during my quiet time, I was prompted by what I was…
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A Jesus Filled Life
by Karen Kurth Key Verse: My sheep hear my voice and I know them, and they follow Me. – John 10:27, NKJV Early in my time in Romania – pre-GEM and pre-knowing Romanian – I went to the piața to buy potatoes. I had to go to the piața because there was only one grocery store…
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