breath prayer: inhale peace and exhale stress

a hand holding a pencil with the words "inhale, exhale" on its side--perfect to represent a breath prayer

A breath prayer is a short, simple prayer you say in a single breath. It helps focus the mind, and it cultivates a deeper connection with God. Breath prayers should be easy to remember, making them ideal for quick meditative moments throughout the day. They key advantage to breath prayers is how easy it is … Read more

a journey with prayer beads

a string of blue prayer beads

Prayer beads can be a meaningful part of your prayer life. I’d like to share my personal approach to using prayer beads as part of a contemplative prayer practice. Prayer beads are for anyone. Prayer beads have been around for thousands of years. I have heard the most about Catholics using beads when praying the … Read more

lectio divina

Colorful geometric pattern in reds and blues.

The term lectio divina means divine reading. It’s a contemplative prayer practice based on short Bible passages. The goal is not to study but rather to experience. Read on for an overview of lectio divina and a step-by-step guide. Overview of lectio divina: Lectio divina is an ancient practice. I’ve seen it presented using “the … Read more

praying scripture

An open Bible with a pen and a cup of coffee. The perfect inspiration for praying scripture!

Praying scripture is a meaningful part of my faith journey. I hope this resonates with you. What does it mean to pray scripture? It’s the practice of using Bible passages as the framework for prayer. Many people insert their name into the passage, while others use the phrases and ideas in the verses to build … Read more