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Inside This Issue
- Why Christians are Turning to Biblical-Meditation
- The Power of a Thought
- Positive Attitude Tips
- 7 Unique Ways to Make Someone Smile
- Vision Power
- New Recommended Reading
- Free PraiseMoves Classes: Christian Alternative to Yoga
- Weight Loss Challenge: Get Your Own Personal Coach!
- Biblical Meditation Class at Tru Urban Spa
- Upcoming Teleconference
- And More!
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Have You Experienced the Hunger?
Dear Christian Brothers and Sisters,
Thank you for your interest in becoming a subscriber to The Christian Meditator. I am guessing that many of you have never heard of the term, Christ-centered meditation. I can assure you that it has been around for a long time. Unfortunately, many believers have heard that meditation is ungodly. I can assure you that this is far from the truth. In fact, the Bible encourages us to meditate; that is, to meditate on the Lord! I hope you will take the time to peruse my website and learn about the many benefits of Biblical meditation. Read the testimonies and the many articles on the website. Consider coming to one of my Christian meditation classes in the Sacramento area. While you are on the website, please subscribe and receive my E-Course, 18 Weeks to More Peace, Joy, and Intimacy with God. I know it will be a blessing to you.
My question for you today is, what are the longings in your heart? Are you experiencing an emptiness or a hunger that you just can't seem to fill? Do you believe that the fulfillment of a specific desire will make your life better or happier? I believe that God placed a hunger in each of our hearts. Deuteronomy 8: 1-10 tells us that God caused the children of Israel to hunger so that he could feed them. Unfortunately, we misinterpret that hunger and begin to try and fill it with outward things. But I want to tell you today, that the hunger you feel is God desiring to draw you closer to Him. Kathy McFarland, in her study of Hunger for God quotes, "we must be famished enough to be compelled to go deep enough to focus enough on the provisions of the LORD GOD as he feeds us a deeper understanding to satisfy our very real hunger for today."
Take your longings, your hunger, and your emptiness to the Lord. If you do not or have not experienced this hunger, then my guess is that you have been distracting yourself with worldly cares or you have found a temporary meal replacement.
Satisfying your hunger means seperating yourself unto God just as a discouraged, fearful, and empty Elijah did when he made his way to a secluded mountain, sat under a broom tree, and allowed God to meet his needs. (Read 1 Kings 17)
When God's hunger strikes, spend time in His presence, in silence and solitude. Offer yourself as a living sacrifice and allow God's spirit to transform and fill you. Let Him give you that living water that will quench and remedy your thirst. Don't deny what you may feel, it's real. Don't resist it or it will keep coming back. Don't suppress it with temporary substitutes. Ask God to take your burdens and to fill your inward parts with more of His love, spirit, and His peace. Trust him to make you whole again. You really are complete in Him.
When you feel this hunger in the future, don't run from it, run into it. Embrace it. God's calling. Receive His invitation to greater intimacy.
In this issue are some inspirational articles and great new books that I have added to the website in the Products Catalog. Also, I will be participating in several upcoming teleconferences. In the month of May, I have been teaching a Christian meditation class locally with great success. People are loving the meditations and embracing the benefits of Christ-centered meditation. I hope you enjoy this newsletter! Please share it with any friends that might be interested.
 Blessings,Rhonda Jones
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Why Are More Christians are Turning to Biblical Meditation?
by Rhonda Jones
The desire for greater intimacy with God is what led Carmen Goudie to seek out Christian meditation and relaxation. “Being a Christian for 22 years, the intimacy was never there until I started meditating,” said Goudie. “Prior to that, I thought or was led to believe that meditation was only for the Eastern culture and Christians were not supposes to meditate.” Read Full Article.
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The Power of Thought
by LaNaye Perkins
”Our thoughts can be a powerful tool or weapon. They can be used to our benefit, or destruction. I found this out first hand and I want to share with you what God revealed to me. Read full article.
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Positive Attitude Tips
by Karen Wolff
”Why is it so much easier to have a negative attitude than a positive one? What's inside you that just naturally pulls you to the negative side of things? Read full article.
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7 Unique Ways to Make Someone Smile
by Roger Carr
”Do you want to put a smile on someone's face? Maybe make their day a little bit brighter? It doesn't have to take much time or money on your part. In fact, many things can be done as a part of your normal routine and cost little or nothing. Read full article.
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Are You Ready to Take the
Weight Loss Challenge?
These people lost 912 pounds!
Lose weight and gain money in a 12 week class where you will learn about proper nutrition and food choices. Each participant will receive their own personal coach, a FREE body analysis, group support and much more. The cost is $39 and will be paid out in cash prizes. Please email me if you're interested in partcipating. Morning and evening classes in Sacramento available and Elk Grove. Yes, I'm interested, tell me more.
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Recommended Reading That
Will Transform Your Life!
To read full descriptions, click here.
Hearing God
by Dallas Willard
$15.00 |
Invitation to Solitude and Silence
by Ruth Barton
$16.00 |
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Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Calhoun
$18.00 |
When the Soul Listens
by Jan Johnson
$12.95 |
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Free PraiseMoves Classes
The Christian's Alternative to Yoga
Saturdays, June 7-28
9 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Paradise Baptist Church
3651 27th Avenue
Sacramento
Please note address correction!
Donations welcomed.
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Come and Learn the Art of Christian Meditation!
Every 3rd Saturday
Next Class: June 21
12:oo p.m. -Meditation Class
12:45 - 1:15 p.m. -Group Meditation
Location: Tru Urban Spa
604 12th (F Street)
Sacramento
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Room Needed for Group Meditation Mtg.
I am seeking a church (room) or facility to hold a weekly Biblical meditation group for approximately 30 minutes in the Sacramento area. If you know of any available locations or have any suggestions, please let me know. Thanks! Contact.
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Are You Having a Upcoming
Retreat or Conference?
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Would you be interested in a workshop on Biblical Meditation, Spiritual Journaling, or other spiritual growth topics?
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Are you interested in adding some fun, strength-building exercise classes to your upcoming retreat that focuses on Christ and the scriptures?
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Would you like to start each day of your conference with a group meditation on the Lord?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, I am available for workshop or retreat presentations, PraiseMoves Classes, or group meditation. To learn more, click here.
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Free Online Christian Conference
June 2-5, 2008 ( I will be a featured speaker at this event!) Sign up today! Just click on ad.
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Christian Meditation CD
Control Negative Thougths
In this teaching meditation, Taking Control of Your Thought Life - Learn to overcome negative thoughts and receive God's peace that passes all understanding.
Quieting a Restless Mind- A trip to a beautiful meadow near a flowing creek will help you to release wandering thoughts while affirming, "I have the mind of Christ."
Morning Devotion sets the tone for your day by helping you to give God the first fruits of your day. Meditate on God as your provider, guide, and protector each and every day. $19.99. Learn more.
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