The Ripple Effect

Dr. Jodi Hook leads us in a lectio divina to explore depth of abiding peace in our relationship with God.

Dr. Jodi Hook introduces us to what it means to be a reservoir, not a conduit, of service to God and others. How can contemplative discipleship deepen an active and vibrant faith? Link to Beloved Discipleship by Dr. Hook

In this episode of The Ripple Effect podcast, we’ll open our outstretched hands together with the prayerful intention of letting go of what’s holding us back and taking hold of what draws us closer to God’s heart and His path forward for us in love.

Merry Christmas! We made it through the "longest night," waiting for the arrival of Jesus. Let's pause to reflect today, on Christmas Day, on the experience of waiting in hope, peace, joy, and love. (by Lyndi Lee Markus)

As our time of Advent draws to a close, how might we savor the arrival of Christmas with an examen on loving each other? (by Jo Newell)

Today we consider the impact that love has on the way we discern where God is at work and how we might make decisions. (by Jo Newell)

Let's recognize the ways Jesus has shown his love for us. (by Jo Newell)

Today's imaginative prayer takes us to Matthew 1. (by Jo Newell)

Receive the love our Savior offers us through a reflection on God's gaze. (by Jo Newell)

How does 1 Corinthians 13 reflect God's character? (by Jo Newell)

Today we will introduce God’s love by spending time in 1 John 4:16 through the practice of lectio divina. This ancient practice of praying the Scriptures helps us draw nearer to the loving heart of the Father. (by Jo Newell)

Let's pause to reflect on our week of Advent joy with an examen practice. (by Jennifer Holder)

Today, we engage again with discernment, recognizing where God is at work in us. (by Jennifer Holder)

In John 15:9-11, we celebrate the joy of Christ! Which comes first, gratitude or joy? (by Jennifer Holder)

Osaze Murray leads us to pray imaginatively receiving joy from the Lord. (by Jennifer Holder)

Let's experiment with embodied prayer today, observing our physical selves as we meditate on Scripture. (by Jennifer Holder)

With breath prayer, today we rest in the joy of the Lord. (by Jennifer Holder)

Jin Rood leads us in a beautiful Lectio Divina to begin our week of Advent waiting in joy. (by Jennifer Holder)

In Jesus, our Savior and Protector, we find safety and ways to cultivate peace even in a world of anxiety and conflict. (By Jodie Pine)

Jin leads us in a discerning reflection on how Jesus came to Israel, and he is coming back for us. How are we preparing for our Promised One this week? Where is the Holy Spirit at work? (By Jodie Pine)

Let's reflect on the peace we have in Christ. (By Jodie Pine)

Let's linger today with the angelic visitation to Mary, imaginatively entering into the Scriptures. (By Jodie Pine)

Today, Timothy leads us in a prayer of stillness through Psalm 46:10. (By Jodie Pine)

Today's practice is breath prayer as we rest deep in the peace we have in the transformation of Jesus' presence with us. By Jodie Pine

Today, Jodie Pine leads us in our second-Sunday practice of Lectio Divina about this week's theme: Peace. (By Jodie Pine)