Lessons from a Decade of Practicing Centering Prayer
Rich Lewis and Brian Russell share their lessons from a decade of practicing Centering Prayer.
The Power of Praise Sermon
The Power of Praise | Sermon by Teresa Yerkes
Speaker: Teresa Yerkes, founder of the Christian Meditation Center
In a world filled with negativity and constant complaining, praise offers a powerful alternative. Praise reorients our hearts, restores our peace, and moves us back into the Spirit of God.
In this message, The Power of Praise, Teresa explores:
Why complaining steals our joy, peace, and mental health.
The difference between honest prayer and destructive complaining.
Paul & Silas in prison (Acts 16) and the freedom that comes through praise.
Practical ways to reframe difficult situations with gratitude.
Daily practices to cultivate a heart of thanksgiving.
How the “Complaint Free World Challenge” can help us shift from negativity to praise.
Key Scriptures: Psalm 100:4; Philippians 2:14–15; Acts 16:22–26; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
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How Centering Prayer Helps Us Slow Down and Be More Present in Life
Rich Lewis and Brian Russell share a message on how centering prayer helps us slow down and be more present…
Freedom in Christ: Surrendering to Truly Live.
Teresa Yerkes explores the question, “What if the freedom you’re looking for isn’t found in holding on—but in letting go?” In this powerful message, we explore how true freedom begins when we surrender our fear, control, and past to God. With the symbol of a white flag, we’re reminded that in the Kingdom of God, surrender isn’t weakness—it’s the starting point of peace, healing, and real life.
Surrendering to Peace: Leah Chrest on Christian Meditation, Grief, and Letting Go
In this heart-centered episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, Leah Chrest—author, preacher, Christian meditation teacher, and devoted mother—shares how grief, surrender, and faith reshaped her life. Leah opens up about her personal journey through trauma, her husband’s alcoholism, and his eventual passing, and how meditation helped her release control and anchor deeply in God’s presence.
The One Minute Prayer “Our Father”
David Meiners introduces a simple and gradual method for developing a daily meditation habit called the “One Minute Meditation.” Recognizing the challenges of stillness in an overstimulated world, this practice begins with just one minute of meditation per day, increasing by one minute each week.
David emphasizes that regular prayer and meditation are essential for spiritual growth and a deeper connection with God. Encouragement is given to remain committed despite possible internal or spiritual resistance, reminding listeners that deepening their relationship with God is a powerful and transformative experience.
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Mothers Then and Now: A Legacy of Love and Wisdom
Teresa Yerkes’ sermon honors the timeless role of mothers—past and present—who shape lives through love, wisdom, and faith. We’ll reflect on biblical examples of motherhood and explore how the legacy of maternal care continues to guide, nurture, and inspire today.
Centering Prayer Within a Life of Prayer
Centering Prayer Within a Life of Prayer by Rich Lewis and Brian Russell
Discover It’s Okay to Be Okay: An Interview with Author Leah Chrest
It’s Okay to Be Okay: Grief as a Pathway to Blessing and New Life by Leah Chrest
Uncover the new life that is possible after loss. The day after publishing At the Edge of the Jordan, Leah Chrest lost her husband and had to rely on her deep faith and the truth found in her own writing to pull her through. In this work, she tells the story of her own recovery from grief following her husband Brett’s passing.
Christian Meditation: A Path to Peace and Spiritual Renewal
What is Christian meditation, and how can it guide us toward greater wholeness and inner peace? In this video, Teresa shares her personal journey with Christian meditation—a practice she has embraced for over 40 years. Through heartfelt testimony, she reflects on the deep spiritual renewal, healing, and peace she has experienced, and invites others to discover how this contemplative path can nurture a more intimate relationship with God. For more information: www.christianmeditationcenter.org