Category Archives: Christian Meditation

Meditation: Four Practical Steps

Posted on January 7, 2010 by admin

Centering Prayer is an updated form of the ancient meditative practice, lectio divina. Because many Christians are frightened by anything Eastern, in this lesson we put those fears to rest, talking about what meditation is, and then four practical steps for practicing it. Continue reading →

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Introducing Meditation (part 3)

Posted on January 25, 2009 by admin

In 2009, NRCC is embarking on a one-year experiment in integrating the ancient Christian contemplative practices into our lives. This “Meditation Practicum” will be three 11-week sessions of learning, practicing, and supporting one another. Today’s message gives some more practicum to our experiment. It’s worth a listen even if you’re not at NRCC. Continue reading →

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Introducing Meditation (part 2)

Posted on January 18, 2009 by admin

In 2009, NRCC is embarking on a one-year experiment in integrating the ancient Christian contemplative practices into our lives. This “Meditation Practicum” will be three 11-week sessions of learning, practicing, and supporting one another. Today’s message gives some introductory practicum to our experiment. It’s worth a listen even if you’re not at NRCC. Continue reading →

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Introducing Meditation (part 1)

Posted on January 10, 2009 by admin

In 2009, NRCC is embarking on a one-year experiment in integrating the ancient Christian contemplative practices into our lives. This “Meditation Practicum” will be three 11-week sessions of learning, practicing, and supporting one another. Today’s message gives some context to our experiment. It’s worth a listen even if you’re not at NRCC. Continue reading →