Helping the Fidgeters in Church
By Bill Tenny-Brittian As I’ve mentioned in past articles, and will almost certainly mention again sometime in the future, I’m a fidget in church. I can’t still very well. The truth is, I’m in good company. There are literally millions of adults, as well as children, who fidget. Some because we’re ADHD or simply hyperactive, some […]
Remembering Prayer
by Bill Tenny-Brittian I have a journal I record ongoing prayer requests in for my daily prayer time, but there are some prayer needs that I want to pray about throughout the day. However, without something to jog my memory I’ll go through my day without so much as an under-my-breath prayer. To help me […]
Just in Time Prayer for Everyone
By Bill Tenny-Brittian In my opinion, the most important time you spend together as a family is during your mealtimes. One of the ways to take your dinner (or lunch or breakfast) to the next level of spirituality is to get into the habit of Just-in-Time Prayer. Many families begin their meals by saying grace, […]
Kinesthetically Friendly Worship
By Bill Tenny-Brittian In Prayer of People Who Can’t Sit Still, I tell the story of what happens when the pastor says, “Let us bow our heads and close our eyes for prayer.” I’m with ’em for about twenty seconds and then my mind and my body rebell. Turns out, I’m not the only one who’s tuning […]
Green Commuting Prayer
Almost everyone commutes. In Seattle, the “experts” say the average commute is 23.8 minutes, but anyone who works in the city will tell you that a twenty-four minute commute is a luxury that only happens on Sunday morning or sometime after midnight. However, even if you never leave your home to “go to work,” you […]
Transform Television Time
By Bill Tenny-Brittian Quick, what’s the most used appliance in your house? For most North American homes it’s the television. The average American adult spends about four hours a day watching TV and our children and youth generally spend even more time. And though I recommend “fasting” from the television from time to time, there […]