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wendyfermata
- Sep 15
- 2 min
The Gift of Today
It is not yet fall, just coming to the end of a very dry summer. The wind is softly moving the trees, the leaves are already beginning to...
Dominic Abaria
- Jun 26
- 2 min
The Magic of Presence
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you don’t have a clue what is going on? And yet, you are aware that something is...
Dominic Abaria
- Jun 19
- 3 min
The Parable of the Daffodils Part 2
Daffodils—I have always loved them—the first brilliant yellow that scares away the winter gloom. Yellow is my favorite color—the color of...
Dominic Abaria
- Jun 12
- 3 min
The Parable of the Daffodils Part 1
The unseasonably hot weather here in Portland has left the winter weariness seem a distant memory. But it is not really that many months...
Dominic Abaria
- Jun 5
- 2 min
In the Garden
I woke this morning early, although the sun had already beaten me, which is of course not difficult as we move towards the summer...
Dominic Abaria
- May 24, 2022
- 4 min
Forcing Yourself to Create Margin in order to Grow
I find myself at home today with sick kiddos. And as I have thought and prayed about what the Lord wills for this day, I find an internal...
Dominic Abaria
- May 22, 2022
- 5 min
Why Disciplines are Important for Spiritual Growth
The spiritual disciplines, or spiritual practices, are the pathways that God has designed to help us grow in our relationship with Him....
Dominic Abaria
- May 17, 2022
- 3 min
Why Boundaries Help Us Grow
Setting boundaries isn't selfish or unloving — it's self-care and love for others. We’ve been taught that boundaries are selfish, or...
Dominic Abaria
- May 16, 2022
- 3 min
Minimalism and the Spiritual Discipline of Simplicity
Introduction Minimalism is a spiritual discipline of simplicity. It is not about getting rid of everything you own or squeezing yourself...
Dominic Abaria
- May 11, 2022
- 5 min
The Value of Silence
What is silence? Silence can be a powerful thing. It can be used to calm, to meditate and even to focus. But silence can also cause...
Dominic Abaria
- May 8, 2022
- 6 min
Why Is It So Hard to Practice Spiritual Disciplines
The need for spiritual disciplines is not new. Many of us are familiar with the monastic orders and the huge role they have played in...
Dominic Abaria
- May 6, 2022
- 1 min
An Eastertide Hymn
Light’s glittering morn bedecks the sky, Heav’n thunders forth its victor cry: The glad earth shouts her triumph high, And groaning hell...
Dominic Abaria
- May 5, 2022
- 3 min
Practicing Spiritual Formation as a Leader
Leading others well begins with being spiritually transformed yourself "The leader’s first job is to be spiritually transformed,...
Dominic Abaria
- May 4, 2022
- 4 min
Setting Aside Time for Spiritual Growth
Practical steps to cultivate a Spiritual Life “You don’t have to live in the past. You don’t have to live in the future. You only have...
Dominic Abaria
- May 3, 2022
- 6 min
What Happens in the Process of Spiritual Direction?
There is a need to know what is taking place in a spiritual direction session. So what actually happens in a spiritual direction session?...
Dominic Abaria
- May 2, 2022
- 2 min
You Need a Break - Come Apart with Jesus, or just Come Apart
Mark 6:31-32: 31 And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and...
Dominic Abaria
- May 1, 2022
- 6 min
How to Practice Rhythms of Spiritual Formation
Personal Prayer Some people will tell you that prayer is a conversation with God. Others will say that it's an opportunity to listen to...
Jena Abaria
- Nov 24, 2019
- 2 min
4 Ways the Enneagram Can Help You Celebrate Christmas
Its almost Christmas-time! I know, I know. We haven't even celebrated Thanksgiving yet. But Christmas is right around the corner! This is...
Jena Abaria
- Feb 3, 2019
- 3 min
Practicing Spiritual Formation Part 1: Take a Deep Breath
How many times have you heard this phrase? Take a deep breath. Maybe when you've been at a doctor's appointment. Perhaps when you've...
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