Explore our Writers’ Perspectives
Namaste & Imago Dei— Made in the Image of God
The truth held in the greeting Namaste is a truth that contains the power to heal many of the great divisions in this world. The power to unite people regardless of their cultural, racial, religious, social, political, or personal differences.
Breathe in me Breath of God - A Practice
Doreen explores the relationship between breath, spirit and wellness with a 10 minute meditation practice.
The Practice of God's Presence Within
Our own understanding of who we are in relationship to God can be have a significant impact on our faith life.
A Review: Prayer of Heart and Body
Allyson reviews Father Tom’s Book
A New Book Fr. Tom: Praying by Hand, Praying with Beads
Read an excerpt from Fr. Tom’s new book, which teaches the integration of the mind and heart through praying with beads.
Thanksgiving for My Teacher: A Christian’s Guru Purnima
Rev. Kevin Flynn shares his first experiences with yoga — a little book long out of print — written by Fr. Jean-Marie Déchanet.
A Not Too “Ultra Spiritual” Guide to Meditation
If I say, “I meditate,” I feel like I’m one step closer to a caricature of the ultra spiritual. If I mention yoga, it’s more likely to lead to “Oh, I just mastered crow!” then “What are your thoughts on the nature of God?” Here’s how I pray. How about you?
How Yoga Helps Me Be a Better Mom
What if my practice of being a parent was part of my yoga? What if I simply had to be a parent? To not wish to be anywhere else than right here, in this space? Isn’t that yoga?
Déchanet and Holistic Spirituality
In the second half of the 20th century, the Benedictine monk and yoga practitioner Jean-Marie Déchanet was an active proponent of holistic spirituality.
I Threw the Baby Jesus Out with the Bathwater
My direct experience pushed me away from Christianity and pulled me towards the yogic path. And my direct experience – re-reading the scriptures, the capacity to listen and the inclusion of the body in prayer - pushed me back to Christ.
“Christian” came to have new meaning during my years of seminary study.
Fr. Tom shares his early experiences getting to know brothers and sisters from other traditions of Christian faith, and his experiences with other world religions, eventually leading to the practice of yoga.
Desperation and Chronic Pain Drove me to Yoga
We welcome Joanne Spence as she share her story of yoga’s power to alleviate her chronic pain and enrich her spiritual journey.
Stealing Yoga
Kelly discusses some concerns from those who come from a Hindu background and worldview. Her hope is to build understanding and to generate thoughtful and respectful conversation between seekers, both Hindu and Christian alike. May PEACE (shanti) and LOVE (maitri) and prevail…
How I found Jesus on a Yoga Mat
Studio owner and teacher trainer Kelly McLellan continues our testimony series by sharing her story. “I was not raised in the church. As a seeker, I found beauty and Truth in almost every tradition, but I found the story of the Biblical God to be the highest good.”
The Jungle Physician: How (and WHY) I needed Christ in my practice
Molly Metzger continues our testimony series by sharing her story. “It’s easy to tell people I practice yoga. It’s much harder to say why I am still a Christian. Here’s why.”