BIO:

Rhonda Jones, M.A., Author, Wellness Coach, and PraiseMove Instructor, produced the Christian meditation CDs after overcoming years of deep depression. It was meditation and the teachings of the Bible that inspired the project that restored her peace of mind.

Ms. Jones, who lives in Sacramento, California developed her award-winning website www.thechristianmeditator.com and has produced over 23 Biblical meditation and affirmation CDs.

Her future desire is to open “The Secret Place,” A Health and Wellness Center for Christians that will offer daily biblical meditation; PraiseMoves: The Christian Alternative to Yoga, and Pilates; weekly health, spiritual, and wellness classes; massage therapy; a health and nutrition boutique; support groups; and Biblical Life Coaching.

She is author of two ebooks: 18 Weeks to More Peace, Joy, and Intimacy with God and Developing Greater Intimacy with God, and two educational manuals: Turning Parents into Volunteers and Producing A School Newsletter Parents Will Read, which was later revised and published by Creative Teaching Press with a new title: Knockout Newsletters. Rhonda also published Central Coast Parent, a monthly news magazine that served more than 20,000 families in central California. She is also a former reporter for the Sacramento Observer.

Rhonda, a former elementary school teacher, earned a Masters in Education from California State University, Sacramento and Bachelors in Journalism from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She is the mother of three grown children and one grandson.

Some Topics Include:
The Art of Christian Meditation
Many believers battle with stress, worry, or just fill disconnected from God. They have become "doers" in the kingdom of God, but have never grasp the importance of just "being"- being still and knowing God. (Ps 46:10) Rhonda will share just how important Biblical meditation is developing a deeper relationship with the Lord. You'll learn what does it mean to meditate on God, what are the benefits, what does the Bible say about meditation, and the how to's.

Biblical Group Meditation
Consider having Rhonda lead your group each morning or evening in a Christian meditation. Bring in the stillness and the sweet presence of God to prepare every heart to receive all that God has for them.

PraiseMoves: Christian Alternative to Yoga
Get all the benefits of Yoga without its pagan influences. Each morning Rhonda would love to instruct your group through a 1 hour PraiseMoves class than includes Walking Wisdom Warm-ups, PraiseMoves Postures, Scripture Sequence, and Biblical Meditation Cool Down. Every PraiseMoves posture correlates with a specific scripture.

How to Keep a Spiritual Journal
A spiritual journal is more than a daily diary. Longtime journaler Rhonda offers suggestions for organizing a journal as well we ways of writing to nurture your spiritual life and understand the events, relationships, and experiences that shape you.

Spiritual Disciplines That Will Transform Your Life
Feeling stuck, empty, and like God is on a distant planet somewhere? Learn spiritual disciplines that will take your walk with Christ to the next level and create a deeper intimacy with God that you never thought possible. Discover how Biblical meditation, practicing solitude and silence, spiritual journaling, living with non-resistance, present centered living, eliminating toxic emotions, and other disciplines can transform your life.

For more information visit: www.thechristianmeditator.com