Around the Fire

Scripture The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5, NIV) Prayer, Borrowed from John Baillie O Light that never fades, as the light of day now streams through these windows and floods this room, so let me open to Thee the windows of my heart, that all my life may be filled by the radiance of Thy presence. Let no corner of my being be unillumined by the light...

Lent. Day 18. One-Minute Centering Exercise. Colossians 1:24-25 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genemaynard.substack.com/subscribe

Lent. Day 17. One-Minute Lenten Centering Exercise This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genemaynard.substack.com/subscribe

Lent. Day 16. A One-Minute Christian Spiritual Formation Centering Exercise. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genemaynard.substack.com/subscribe

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-21 A one-minute centering exercise drawn from Colossians 1:20-21. In these two verses you find a two strong sets of relational words: * “Reconcile” (verse 20) * “Making peace” (verse 20) * “Alienated” (verse 21) * “Enemies” (verse 21) The 2 sorry words from verse 21 are words describing what we have done to the deep communal relationship that exists between us and Divine...

A One-Minute Centering Exercise for Your Soul. Lent. Day Ten This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genemaynard.substack.com/subscribe

Lenten Holy Words and Prayers. Day Nine. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genemaynard.substack.com/subscribe

Lenten Reading and Prayer. Day Eight This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genemaynard.substack.com/subscribe

Holy Words and Prayer. Lent. Day Seven. Join me here on Compass daily for more holy words and prayers from the heart during this Lenten season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit genemaynard.substack.com/subscribe

Would you be willing to join me in reading these three simple — but profound — words today from Colossians 3:15? They are about Jesus Christ: He is…supreme. (CJB) And would you be willing to bow in prayer with me for just a moment in order to pray to Jesus? Jesus, we acknowledge that you, not us, are the supreme one. We admit you are not always supreme in our lives and world. We want you to know w...

The Word for Today: * Supreme (preeminent, unquestionably the highest, no one or nothing greater) The Scripture for Today: * Christ is…supreme (Colossians 1:15-20) The Blessing for Today: * May you find yourself in a community of worship tomorrow where Christ is clearly supreme. May you find yourself in an experience of worship tomorrow that overwhelms you with awareness of Christ’s supremacy. May...

I have an exciting announcement: my new book on spiritual formation will be available for purchase on Amazon in a few days! WHAT TREKKING IS Like this newsletter, Trekking is an invitation to deep personal and cultural transformation. While the standard and superficial practices of contemporary North American church are being soundly rejected in this cultural moment, Trekking will take you on a jo...