Contemplative writings | Simon Jones Writing & Walking

These are five writings from the Contemplative Blog that I wanted to stand out as they each convey a particular aspect of what I am wanting to say.

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The Perfect Picture of the Father's Love

Jesus came to show us what His Father is like. He was and is the exact representation of His Father’s being (Hebrews 1:3). When we look...

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Contemplative Prayer

I believe the heart of contemplative prayer is receiving love from God. It is less about what we give to Him, do for Him, or think for...

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Being Yourself

My friend Keith used to say ‘Be yourself’. It was a simple phrase he repeated over and over in different contexts and different...

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Daddy Loves it When We Play

Jesus said we need to become like little children if we want to enter the kingdom of heaven (Matt 18:3) Have we ever thought that this...

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Retreats, Holidays and Pilgrimages (Three Different Types of Rest)

We need to rest… modern studies show it, medicine affirms it, the bible suggests it, and our conscience ultimately attests to it… One of...