by Andrea Andress | Sep 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Identity Crisis – Who Am I? Who Am I? The answer is not easy. We grow into it, struggling to claim our place in the world. The answer comes either from the reality of what we know from the inside, or from what others force upon us or that we surrender to them. The...
by Andrea Andress | Aug 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Finding the Log in Your Eye or (What Gets Between Me and God) Why is it always easier to see someone else’s faults and miss our own? Hypocrisy is something we excel at without even trying. We are told to look first to the log in our own eye instead of the speck in...
by Andrea Andress | Feb 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
As I retired in 2018, I had worked at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church for over 20 years. As an associate pastor to a congregation of about 1500 I had worked with the people, with their children, taught classes to all ages, counseled people, organized camps,...
by Andrea Andress | Jan 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Prayerful Meditation – Listening for the voice of God Center yourself. Gently close your eyes; breathe in through your nose and down to your belly . Follow your breath back out and through your mouth. Do this several times. Notice the quiet descending on your...
by Andrea Andress | Jan 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the rush to New Year resolutions, we imagine we can change our ways, or at least a few. Perhaps a better resolution would be to learn to “pause” a moment when we encounter problems. The decision to pause might be more valuable and bring about more change than we...
by Andrea Andress | Mar 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
I am excited to announce my CD on guided meditations. Guided imagery or prayer is a great way to enter into meditation. The thought of silent meditation can keep people away from the experience. But I have found that short guided meditations serve as user friendly...
by Andrea Andress | Jan 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Rev. Andrea Andress, 1-22-15Childhood is all about surviving. In the process of choosing the way that seems safest and works for us, we leave behind some gold nuggets that could be really helpful. In adulthood we realize our habits limit us and find that...
by Andrea Andress | Dec 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
There is a sign given every day that God is not yet finished with humankind – it is in the promise of each child born. A popular song beats out . . . “Each child that’s born, a morning star rises...
by Andrea Andress | Dec 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Instructions: This meditation is meant to be read aloud to a group, but can simply be read by individuals. Don’t rush through it. Give space and pause between the visitors to reflect and let your feelings seep into your soul. Every year millions visit the...
by Andrea Andress | Sep 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
“The Bible was not given for our information, but for our transformation.” Dwight L. Moody We are called to live with God in our time, our century and that requires that we have a living relationship with God – not based on just a historical book, but...
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