Welcome to the FAITH section of Something Splendid! Here you’ll find links to all my faith-related posts featuring devotionals, Bible studies, contemplative prayer practices, and prayer walks. I hope you find encouragement and inspiration in them.
I decided to include a faith section in my blog because my faith is important to me. A wonderful church community nurtures my growth. I have learned so much from joining group studies. I will pass along some of what I’ve learned in my faith-related posts, and I will also share a lot about prayer. Recently, I started coordinating the prayer ministry at my church, so I will make those resources available as well.
Faith-related posts:
Word-of-the-year series (CULTIVATE)
- cultivate presence: start on the porch
- cultivate contentment: biblical wisdom for a full life
- cultivate hope: a biblical perspective
- cultivate connection
- cultivate compassion
- cultivate authenticity
- cultivate hospitality
- word of the year (the beginning of my CULTIVATE series)
Bible studies
- a journey through Psalms and Proverbs
- Proverbs 31: shared flourishing
- wells of wisdom: exploring the metaphor of water in the Bible
- women in the Bible: lessons on faith and courage
- planning a group study (references my study on the fruit of the Spirit)
Prayer walks
- praying for your community: a prayer “walk” around town
- prayer walk on a college campus: a complete guide
- prayer walk at church: a complete guide
- prayer walk at home: a complete guide
Contemplative prayer
- a prayer labyrinth: walking as you pray
- examen prayer: guidance and growth
- imaginative contemplation
- visio divina: a practice of sacred seeing
- centering prayer: be still and know
- welcoming prayer
- breath prayer: inhale peace and exhale stress
- a journey with prayer beads
- lectio divina
More general prayer
- praying for your pastor
- prayer guide for our elections: seeking God’s wisdom and peace
- leaning into the Lord’s Prayer
- praying scripture
Devotionals and reflections
- 4 best devotional books: grounded and growing
- the Lord’s Prayer throughout scripture
- reflections on Psalm 23
- a reflection on peace
- think on these things (devotional based on Philippians 4:8)
Christian nonfiction
Fondly,
Crysti
