Discover How Christian Meditation Transforms Lives
Welcome to our collection of personal stories from those who have embraced Christian meditation. These heartfelt testimonials share how silence, presence, and contemplative prayer open the way to peace, clarity, and a deeper relationship with God.
As you read, you’ll encounter honest reflections on the challenges, discoveries, and gifts that come with practicing Christian meditation. Each story offers a glimpse of how this prayerful way of being can shape daily life—helping us listen more deeply, respond with greater compassion, and rest in God’s abiding presence.
May these voices encourage and inspire you on your own journey of faith and presence.
From Reading to Reality
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“What impresses me most is how Jim Heaney opened my eyes to what is truly possible when you gain a deeper understanding of the process.” — Tim Gibney
But This Time, It Was Different
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“But this time, it was different. I didn’t feel triggered. I stayed calm. I remained grounded.” — Oswaldo Montoya
A Simple Practice, Profound Change
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“I’ve been practicing different forms of meditation for over 25 years, and while this one appears quite simple, it feels profoundly transformative.” — Oswaldo Montoya
Returning to the River of Love
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“Contemplative practices, including Centering Prayer, have become my deepest anchor. I often picture it as sinking gently into a river of love. I sit, choose a simple word, and let myself be held.” — Markku Kostamo
Opening My Arms to the Holiness of the Moment
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“Yes, I am always in God’s holy presence, a reminder to open my arms to the holiness of the moment.” — Mick Owens
From Doing to Being: Discovering God in the Wilderness
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“I learned that control was an illusion, and that trust in God is not optional but essential. In those humbling moments, I discovered that storms are not sent to destroy us but to shape us.” — Gregg Burch
My Reflection On Contemplation
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“…I became an avid backpacker and one who loved to go for quiet walks in nature to be present to that which I could not name but knew to be real and very present to me. ” — Joe Lonergan
My Contemplative Practice: The Gentle Discipline of Returning
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“I’ve come to see that meditation is not an escape into painless oblivion, but a way of entering more fully into life itself. ” — Dan Vanoli
From Morning Ritual to Way of Being: Ken Tillman’s Journey with Practicing Presence
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“The gentle reminders from the Practicing Presence App help me return to the breath and re-center—whether I’m in meetings, on phone calls, or simply moving through my workday.” — Ken Tillman
Returning to Essence: The Daily Gift of Meditation
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“I was omitting, in a sense, to remember and to be renewed in my essence.” — John Philip Newell
Awakening the Mystical Heart: My Journey with the Practice of Presence
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“What I often share with others is that the Practice of Presence takes us out of our heads and awakens the mystical heart within.” — Brian Mueller
Centering with Breath and Inquiry: A Practice of Peace and Love
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“Whenever I realize I’m not present, these three breaths and questions help me come home to myself, to God, and to the moment.” — Tom Sparough
Learning to Pause, Breathe, and Respond With Grace: Charlie’s Healing Journey Into Presence
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“Presence became a bridge, linking my mental practices to physical healing. Each decision to choose presence was a step away from the overwhelming pace of life and toward a quieter, more centered experience.” — Charlie Myking
Returning to Presence: Oscar’s Journey to Peace and Trust
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Oscar Benavides Hatakeda shares how Choosing Presence, the Practicing Presence app, and the Awakening Presence course helped him break free from stress and anxiety—and reconnect with peace, trust, and the gift of the present moment.
This Breath, This Moment: A Poem Inspired by Practicing Presence
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In this heartfelt poem, Dave Kraybill reflects on the sacred act of breathing and the quiet strength found in presence. Inspired by Choosing Presence and the Practicing Presence app, his words gently remind us that life’s beauty unfolds one breath at a time.
From Anxiety to Presence: Breath, Peace, and Awakening
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Rico Mundy struggled with anxiety and tried many practices for relief. Meditation helped, but real transformation came through the Wim Hof method, which calmed his emotions and brought peace. This path led him to Jim Heaney’s Practicing Presence app, where breathwork took on deeper spiritual meaning.