Feeling under pressure, anxious, or burned out? Searching for rest?
We live in an anxious and fretful world.
Stress-related illnesses are on the increase, resulting in over 10 million working days being lost last year in the UK.
Social structures are breaking down and the demands of the workplace are escalating.
We live in days of record prosperity compared to previous generations, but despite the claims of the advertising industry,
our new acquisitions are not bringing the promised well-being.
Stress-related illnesses are on the increase, resulting in over 10 million working days being lost last year in the UK.
Social structures are breaking down and the demands of the workplace are escalating.
We live in days of record prosperity compared to previous generations, but despite the claims of the advertising industry,
our new acquisitions are not bringing the promised well-being.
Welcome to Rhythms of Grace...
...a website specially designed to offer long-term solutions to stress, encouragement to those who feel burned out, and guidance to those searching for peace.
Just published!
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Especially for those who have wanted to read the vast content of this website in book form...
The Foundations and New Mindsets sections of this website are now available for Kindle and other e-readers in all Amazon stores, where free e-readers can be downloaded. Also included is a study guide for personal or group study, and chapters on building good spiritual habits. Paper copies will follow in due course, (probably the end of November) and the Kingdom Living section will be published in the new year. Click on the picture to find out more. |
(For non-UK readers, I think this link should direct you to the Kindle store for your country. Please let me know if it doesn't, so I can fix it.)
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Special greetings to new visitors!
A big welcome to Rhythms of Grace website, which has a multitude of important features to help you in your quest for peace, including a variety of printables, selected books and videos, and a weekly blog. Do take time to browse. The site is easily navigated through the buttons at the top of the page. However, there is such a wealth of material, to get the greatest benefit I suggest you start at the beginning, with a bit about my story, and an introduction to the site, and then work through steadily, page by page. Picture links on each page will conduct you to the next stage.
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Start your journey here...
A PERSONAL WELCOME
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INTRODUCTION TO A JOURNEY INTO REST AND PEACE
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Spirit-led Slow-Time: the Rhythm of Seasonal Living
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Engaging with creation not only makes us slow down and take notice, which is very good for the soul, but the wonder of nature provokes us to worship, and opens a gateway to the manifest presence of God.
Click on the picture on the left to read more.
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Spirit-led Gatherings: the Rhythm of Community
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We worship a triune God, and, being made in His image, we are also made for community. Without it, we feel a deep sense of loss.
For this reason, one of the rhythms the Spirit wants to build into our lives, in order to develop our experience of divine rest, is a regular experience of life-giving community... Click on the picture to read more:
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Struggling with Fear?
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We live in a very uncertain world, and many visitors to this site are struggling with fear. The open letter below is for you...
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In addition, there are a number of resources on the Psalm 91 page, and in some of the blog collections listed below.
Or perhaps you are hurting?If you (or someone you know) are feeling wounded, please visit the 'Hope for the Hurting' page for helpful resources. Click on the picture...
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Questions about support for Rhythms of Grace
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Numerous visitors to Rhythms of Grace, from around the world, have been blessed and encouraged by this extensive site, and its wealth of free resources. And many, aware that it represents a huge number of work-hours, have wondered how they can support this ministry in order to keep it available for others who need it.
In response, I have come up with the idea that those who want to can buy me a virtual cup of coffee by clicking on the link below.  |
I need your help...
- Please take some time to give me some feedback. I really want to know what you think. You can use the contact box at the bottom of the page.
- Please recommend Rhythms of Grace to your friends, and on social media. There are quotes on most pages to click-to-tweet; there is a 'Pin This' section in the tabs above, and most pictures can be shared on Pinterest, and individual pages can be shared on Facebook by copying the page address (URL) and pasting into a Facebook post.
- Please tell me about any textual errors, or any links which don't work. (Make sure you include the page name where the issue is found, so I can deal with it!) Again, please use the contact button at the bottom of the page.
A note on resources...
‘Rhythms of Grace’ supplies a diverse selection of resources, which are selected for their specific contributions to a particular page theme.
I honour each person represented for blessing me on my faith-journey; however, it is important to say I am not affiliated with any of them, and an endorsement of every aspect of the theology or world-view of a particular ministry is not implied.
Through the blessing of the internet, there is a wealth of Christian resource available to us—and many partisan views are expressed, some of which are horrifyingly judgemental. My encouragement is for us to view it all as a banquet— we don’t have to eat everything to have a good meal, nor should we reject the whole thing because there are elements we don’t like. The best of Christendom belongs to us—let’s enjoy it!
I honour each person represented for blessing me on my faith-journey; however, it is important to say I am not affiliated with any of them, and an endorsement of every aspect of the theology or world-view of a particular ministry is not implied.
Through the blessing of the internet, there is a wealth of Christian resource available to us—and many partisan views are expressed, some of which are horrifyingly judgemental. My encouragement is for us to view it all as a banquet— we don’t have to eat everything to have a good meal, nor should we reject the whole thing because there are elements we don’t like. The best of Christendom belongs to us—let’s enjoy it!
Before you continue, let me pray for you...
Take a moment to linger, before you enter the site, and let the powerful words of this ancient blessing wash over you:
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
[Numbers 6:22-26]
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
[Numbers 6:22-26]
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[Photo credits: Aaaron Burden (cross); Pawel Furman (king); Sarah Dorweiler (green leaves); Ron Smith (hope sign); Simon Petrol (books);
Aaron Burden (daisy); Prilla du Preez (girls chatting);Tim Trad (looking down); Saneej Kallingal (wet window); (bench); Quino Al (white flower); Katie Mourn (welcome sign); Carolyn V (welcome teapot); Jennifer Talesman (coffee cup); Daniel Gonzalez (girl with map); Da Kraplak (typewriter) @ Unsplash, with thanks.]
Aaron Burden (daisy); Prilla du Preez (girls chatting);Tim Trad (looking down); Saneej Kallingal (wet window); (bench); Quino Al (white flower); Katie Mourn (welcome sign); Carolyn V (welcome teapot); Jennifer Talesman (coffee cup); Daniel Gonzalez (girl with map); Da Kraplak (typewriter) @ Unsplash, with thanks.]
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