Christ's Church of Oronogo - Pathways

Practical Application of Jesus Holds Us Together  He holds us together spiritually and emotionally  - Psalm 23 - 1 Peter 5:7 Jesus places us in His community to have healthy relationships with other Christians.  Jesus gives our lives purpose and meaning and focuses our attention on what is most important.  Jesus gives us mental peace 

The 10-Minute "Colossians 3" Meditation Protocol Time: 0-2 Minutes Action: Physiological Reset: Sit quietly, close your eyes, and take slow, deep breaths while repeating: "Set your mind on things above."   Biological & Spiritual Target: Calms the autonomic nervous system and lowers heart rate variability to prepare the brain for focus. Time: Minutes 2–6  Action: Scripture I...

Ignatian Awareness Examen Prayer Thanksgiving Petition for Guidance Reflection of the Day Contrition Looking for the Future 

1. Maintain Honesty in Prayer 2. Dwell in Scripture 3. Practice Quick Forgiveness 

When the Prodigal Returns Home - A Relational Look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son  What do we learn about God - the Father? [Be like Him] 1. We cannot behave so badly that He will reject us when we return 2. He is looking for us to return even when He lets us go do what we insist on doing 3. God is patient, waiting for us to come to our senses 4. His priority is to restore a relationship with...

Plan how to be less stressed this holiday season: 1.  Take 15-20 minutes and sit down with a pen and paper and  list out all the ways you tend to get stressed during the  holidays. Ask for God’s wisdom before you start to be  honest and not get stressed out by writing out all the ways  you get stressed out. 2.  Next, identify where the major stressors are that are leading  to all that stress. Invi...

1. Stay focused on where God is leading you. - 1 Corinthians 4:20 - Luke 9:23 - Galatians 2:20 2. Thoughts (Recognize how your thought life affects your progress toward Christ likeness) - Romans 12:2 - Romans 8:12-13 - Colossians 3:1-4 3. Actions (Bible, Prayer and Community)  - Lectio Divina ( click here ) - Morning Affirmations by Kenneth ( click here ) - Psalm 23 - Hosea 14 Pray without ceasing...

cco.church/aplaceforyou Forums to learn about A Place for You Sunday, September 7 at 5 pm - Student Ministry Center North  Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 pm - Student Ministry Center North  Sunday, September 14 at 5 pm - Student Ministry Center North  Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 pm - Student Ministry Center North 

Key Steps in the Recovery Process 1. Admit the problems 2. Seek support  3. Detoxification  4. Develop new ways to face the challenges of life 5. Address underlying issues - explore the roots of addiction through therapy  6. Build a relapse prevention plan 7. Engage in aftercare - Aftercare is a way to practice the changes you have experienced . 8. Maintain a sober lifestyle - Establish new routin...

Developing a Soft Heart with God Surrender and Keep in Step with the Holy Spirit (Gal 5)  Confess and Repent of Sin (Hosea 14) Forgive and Bless Others (Eph 4:32) Resolve Conflict and Avoid Pride/Judgement  (James 1:19-21) Immerse Yourself in God's Word and Worship (Ps 1) Practice Humility and Service  (Mt 20:28, Phil 2:1-11) Pray for a Soft Heart  ( Ps 51:10)