4-Mat Review Nouwen

Everyone who has an inclination towards spirituality will gain enough from this book to keep them searching for the more mysterious and unanswered questions of life and the working of the nature. Although the book can be extremely difficult to understand at times with few concepts that might be outright inconceivable for some, the simple wisdom imparted by the book in the form of morals and virtue lessons using real life and practically achievable examples is the reason I recommend this book to be read. For such is the time in which we live that we could use some concrete

I would love to share the information and life skills that I gathered from this book within the family setting as well as when coaching students and friends in life skills. I will use the book to illustrate to my clients how to create an understanding and balance in life by referring to the life and miracles of Jesus. This will help me to express the concept of love, passion, trust and understanding within my family and between my friends and clients as well as refer to the

In (Matthew 6:6 NIV), Jesus explains the merits of praying to the lord God and the reward of inner peace, “But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret: and your father who sees in secret will reward you.” It is through this conversation with God that Christians pursue peace in their lives. Prayer can either be private or communal, spontaneous prayer is one way that charismatic communities can come closer to God. The act of prayer allows believers to have a personal conversation with God; it alleviates stress attributed to the monotony of everyday life. Besides prayer, meditation is another way of attaining inner peace, it is an ancient practice within the Christian tradition, which has undertaken a recent revival, a global group that reaffirms the concept of praying and meditating for inner peace is Taizé. Not as popular as prayer and meditation, Lectio Divina, generally known as bible studies is a way for Christians to feel connected to God and to finally attain inner peace. The studying of the sacred scriptures on a day to day basis and reflecting on prayers also maintain a continual connection with God. It is vital to maintain equilibrium between prayer and service, whereby an individual fathoms the notion ‘ora et labora’, in order to equally partake in both prayer, and the concept of action whereby ora develops inner peace, which is mirrored through the

Volunteering at Sharewood Clinic during the UMB-Tufts Winter Enrichment Program 2014 was an important clinical exposure for me. This student run clinic is located in the basement of a Church in Malden, MA. The cooperation between the students for setting up the clinic was a reminder of the camaraderie in a clinical setting. Under the assistance of a first-year medical student, I was able to interview many low-income immigrant families and even perform a complete physical exam on them through the knowledge I gained throughout the program. Through this experience, I saw the importance of social support in augmenting the effects of the medicine. Thus, the next step would be to learn the intricate and technical know-how of the medical profession

The first chapter focuses on Inman seeking for explanation, and looking for an improved life. It is all about faith and tentative pursuit for hope.

11. Seek prayer and meditation in order to improve conscious, connecting with God and praying for knowledge and understanding of his will and for the power to carry it out.

Each night, there is a point where the day falls to silence, a silence that encloses you in your own thoughts and reflections. For as long as I can remember, my dad always told me "that is when you pray." His words matched the ones of every Sunday school teacher, but their voices faded as my worries grew. It seemed there were some stresses a man on a cross could not eliminate. Bible stories where Jesus cures people from their pain and problems appeared no different from the storybooks I stopped reading years ago, unrealistic and improbable. I vacillated between the faith instilled in me and the plausibility of things occurring by chance, not by Christ. As each day came to a close, I struggled to thank a voiceless God for a day I wasn’t grateful

Prayer is not intended to be just a part or segment of overall ministry, but is to be a foundation under all that we do. This seminar is for leaders, department heads, intercessors and all those who are part of the congregation or ministry. Our goal is to allow the Holy Spirit to take each individual and the entire ministry to the next exciting level in prayer as we develop an understanding of a culture of prayer.

Prayer is powerful and something we need to grow and excel in. I know the quote often attributed to Martin Luther is questionable but it does illustrate a good point. Luther is sometimes quoted as

The sacred page could well represent the spiritual experiences that ones’ pursuit in seeking after God.

Our past, present and future “receive the munificence of the Lord.” The hope of our future depends above Divine action. We should always depend on His help. We should give unceasing thanks to God all our life same as we pray without ceasing. We will be transformed through without ceasing as our mind will be set “on the things above, not on the things that are on earth". (Colossians

"When we pray, God hears more than we say, answers more than we ask, gives more than we imagine...In his own time and his own way " This inspirational quote expresses the greatness of God and His importance in our lives. God is the overseer and all-knowing power of all things. Therefore, I believe an important life lesson is that God is relevant in the lives of every individual. Another important life lesson is that we can rely on God at all times by developing and maintaining a relationship with Him. A third important lesson is that every person can expect to face challenges in life but we should be encouraged through faith. These life lessons are clearly emphasized in Dr. C. Moorer’s autobiography “From Failure to Promise”. The book focuses

In this reading, Chapter 5, Ways We Pray: Deepening Intimacy by Spending Time with God” by Reginald Johnson is giving a basic outline in having a deepening relationship with God. Reginald Johnson subject matter describes to have a deepening relationship with God was His plan for humankind to have authority over the earth. Prayer is an expression for individual’s to connect with God and to participate in God’s purpose. This paper will summarize how to view the author’s assessment of a deepening Friendship with God. Secondly agreeing that people can pray with our senses. Third, what is my personal understanding of praying with my imaginations. Lastly how praying with my mind impacts my spiritual formation.

you look there is no one but the Beloved?” (84). Prayer allows us to worship and praise

The first student describes a scenario where he was able to become a better physician because he understood the young child’s feelings and sense of fear. In his description, the author talks of the young boy being alone each time he came to visit, an experience that was directly in contrast to his childhood experiences. The author feels pity for the young boy, as he can understand his fears particularly when left alone in a strange place. The young boy’s parents seem unconcerned and this is a main motivator for the author’s actions.