2009-10-02T11:21:29-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/spiritual+disciplines/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%206:10-18&version=NIV 2009-10-02T11:21:29-05:00 This passage describes the "armor of God"--the set of spiritual disciplines that, when equipped and practiced daily, protect us from spiritual harm and make us effective servants of Christ. These practices on their own might be useful, but they become a truly powerful "suit of armor" when they're wielded together. http://ymexchange.com/Youth-Ministry-Articles/The-Ignatian-Examen.html 2008-02-23T12:05:44-05:00 In the past few years there has been a huge resurgence of interest in ancient prayer practices. While these exercises never really went away, their emphasis on silence and listening seems to resonate deeply with the modern Christian http://ymexchange.com/Youth-Ministry-Articles/Introducing-the-Ignatian-Examen-to-Your-Students.html?ed=1 2008-01-09T08:26:46-05:00 Why teach your students about the Examen? There are lots of reasons! It is a valuable tool for self-assessment, which is a critical skill for developing spiritual independence. It draws students towards silence and solitude, two disciplines that are nearly non-existent in their worlds.