Finding moments to engage in contemplative thinking has always been a challenge, but today more than ever, we struggle to create space in our lives for reflection. Instead, there are powerful media devices everywhere that promise unending entertainment and amusement.

GrowthBen Bonython2 February 2018Art of Reflection, Reflect, Time, Space, Quiet, Peace, Stop, Rest

Be Still - by Ben Bonython

Today, we find ourselves watching more YouTube and Netflix than ever and picking up the iPad to surf the internet or listen to a podcast. Is there any place in your schedule left for that time to be still?

GrowthBen Bonython1 February 2018Art of Reflection, Refuge, Reflect, Stop, Be Still

Not a formula - by Ben Bonython

But this is not about your face. The point is you can never reach the end of reflection or pin it down to a formula or an approach – and if you try, I suggest you will quickly become bored and stale in your sketch-life! Or worse, become too critical and self-righteous.

GrowthBen Bonython31 January 2018Reflecting, Word, Art of Reflection, Psalms, Stop, Creative

Sweeter than honey - by Ben Bonython

In the same way, you can have a moment reading the scriptures and in prayer but it fades – you cannot live in the past memories. Rather those past memories encourage you to go, and taste again!

GrowthBen Bonython29 January 2018Art of Reflection, Word, Bible, Be Still, Stop

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