About Seven Pathways

Practical, Ancient Wisdom Proven Throughout History

The discipline and daily habits of the Seven Pathways to experiencing meaningful time with God will equip you with a plan for spiritual growth and breakthrough.

Seven Pathways to Unshakeable Peace

Rest
Quiet your soul and access the Source of life, your Creator and Lord
Realign
Focus and prioritize spiritual practices that build consistency in your life on timeless truth
Grow
Live, lead, and love from God’s promises in the Bible

What is Seven Pathways?

These seven pathways are spiritual disciplines—not to punish, but to teach and guide us. They're timeless practices highlighted in Scripture and modeled by Jesus, given as gifts to remove the confusion from building a relationship with God.

These practices keep our connection with God strong and open, so we can hear from Him and be formed by His life-giving ways rather than the chaos of the world.

During a rare cancer journey, God nudged me to create a Bible study plan following the seven pathways method. Despite my weakness and pain, He promised small steps. So I said yes.

This method helps your church, small group, or personal time with God by integrating powerful, ancient Biblical practices: thanksgiving, silence, confession, song, prayer, Scripture study, and Scripture meditation.

The seven pathways set your focus on God, realign your thoughts to magnify the good, help you grieve loss, navigate difficulties with hope, and draw on God's wisdom—finding hope and unshakeable peace.

Do you feel discontent, discouraged, or disconnected?

Many people desire a deeper relationship with God but have no idea how to find it. The Bible seems overwhelming. Prayers seem unanswered. The bewildering landscape of podcasts, Bible studies, and sermons only adds to the confusion. Even long-term Christians often struggle to know God intimately and feel his presence.

Women studying together in a warm, inviting setting

You are not alone.

In Seven Pathways, Mary Carmen Englert guides you through the simple spiritual practices that lead to a deeper relationship with the Creator.

When a freak accident plunged Mary Carmen into a life of chronic pain, which now appears to be from a rare cancerous tumor-acinic cell cancer that was found during the editing of this book, she struggled to carry on a relationship with God. Yet day by day, she pursued him through the practice of gratitude. From there, God drew her closer through prayer, reading Scripture, song, and other simple spiritual disciplines. As her body struggles to recover, her spirit is strengthened to endure this journey and enjoy a renewed relationship with God.

Seven Pathways is a spiritual journey you can take, starting right where you are, to know God better and more fully than ever before. You will

Experience the exceeding benefits of practicing gratitude regardless of your circumstance.
Begin to hear the voice of God speaking to you through Scripture.
Find your voice in speaking your heart to God in prayer and discover a practical weekly prayer plan.
Refresh and realign your thoughts through soul-enriching music before a noisy crowd of stressors invade.
Gain basic insights for digging deeper into Bible study and acquire confidence that the Bible is a trusted source about God.
Rediscover the lost art of Christian meditation and its power to release greater peace and wisdom by meditating on God's Word.

These historical Christian practices are integrated into a simple, creative, daily discipline to help you experience the presence of God in your everyday life.

Meet Mary Carmen

Get to know the founder behind Seven Pathways and her resilience to battle cancer through the seven pathways and write her books during the fight of her life to give you a timeless seven step plan based on seven ancient, Biblical practices for prioritizing soul care and spiritual formation.

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Does this sound familiar regarding your faith?

Are you tired of feeling disconnected from God, despite having all the available resources at your fingertips? Do some of these things regarding your faith sound familiar?

Stuck in a cycle of busyness?
Mad or Discontent with God and the world?
Lack Joy and Freedom in your life?
Feel like You are Missing Out on the Best Life you could be living with God?
God seems absent or far away?

Unlock the Power of Your Faith: Experience a Deeper Connection with God Today

At Seven Pathways, we understand what it feels like to feel disconnected from God and feel like your prayers are not making it past the ceiling. That's why we've created a 7 step plan based on seven ancient, Biblical practices to help you rest, align, and grow. Our integrated Christian holistic approach to our Seven Pathways plan includes transformative meditations, guided spiritual practices, and other resources. Our Seven Pathways plan is based on historical spiritual practices such as thanksgiving, silence, confession, song, prayer, Scripture study, and scripture meditation. These pathways help you create inner space to hear from God and experience restorative peace. Our plan also provides a roadmap for your spiritual growth and a life-changing relationship with God.

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So What is Seven Pathways?

Seven Pathways is a refuge from the noise pollution inviting you to rest, realign, and grow through seven ancient, Biblical practices, so that you are more formed by your Creator than the chaos of the world.

Thanksgiving

Express gratitude to God and guard against entitlement.

Silence

Remove the noise to listen and attune your heart to God’s presence.

Confession

Admit wrongdoing and experience freedom and accept God’s forgiveness.

Song

Let song quiet your mind and draw you closer to God.

Prayer

Communicate and listen to God, experiencing His presence and life transformation.

Scripture Study

Be inspired & equipped by God’s timeless truths in the Bible to face life’s challenges.

Scripture Meditation

Quiet your heart to focus on God and to reflect and work the truths of the Bible into your heart.

Ready to Put these Pathways to Work?

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What is included within your Seven Pathways Membership

Prepare to embark on a journey that will help you renew your heart and attune your life to God's purposes. As a member, you'll have exclusive access to an ever-growing array of tools and insights designed to deepen your relationship with God and transform your life. Join us now and discover these purposeful and powerful practices through the Seven Pathways study plans, meditations, and future resources.

Access to Seven Pathways App
Receive full access to our ever growing Seven Pathways study plans based on seven ancient, biblical practices focused on different books of the Bible starting with the book of John.
Meditations
Unlock our meditation library that lets you choose from multiple, supportive guiding voices and be your companion to overcome struggles and reframe your mind so you can gain peace and margin back in your life.
Resources
Access member-only articles categorized within the seven spiritual disciplines and other life topics.
Email Encouragement
Receive helpful encouragement and member-only offers right to your inbox so you can get the most out of your Seven Pathways experience.

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“Seven Pathways will impact the world in a similar way as Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God. Spending time with Seven Pathways and in silence before the Lord will deepen your faith and draw you closer to the Lord. Readers will enjoy the journey through the Seven Pathways.”
DR. BILL TAYLORformer director of Sunday School for Lifeway Christian Resources, president of Unlimited Partnerships Inc. author of 21 Truths, Traditions & Trends

“Increased intimacy with God is a goal most Christians desire, but in the busyness of modern life, with a host of distractions and responsibilities, many people are unable to find the time to take the task seriously. In Seven Pathways, she applies and integrates this approach to a modern world, providing practical and duplicatable applications, which can be helpful to anyone.”
GLENN R. KREIDEReditor in chief of Bibliotheca Sacra, Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary

“In Seven Pathways, Mary Carmen dips her pen into the deep well of her own pain and suffering to write a book of authentic hope, healing, and love–a book that will lift you up, encourage your heart, ease your troubled soul, and provide a pathway (seven, in fact) to the throne of grace.”
REG GRANTThD, chair and senior professor for Department of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary

“This book offers an honest and refreshing account of trusting God through a difficult season.”
MEGAN ALEXANDERInside Edition and Small Town Christmas Host

“First, a WARNING! This book is way more than you think it is, and it will require way more of you than you may be willing to do. Now a PROMISE. If you walk the path Mary Carmen has laid out, your experience of and intimacy with God will deepen in ways you could not imagine. Her insights are hard earned and thoroughly biblical.”
LLOYD SHADRACHteaching pastor and co-founder of Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, TN

“Out of her own pain-filled struggles, Mary Carmen Englert invites us on a journey to peace with God. She encourages us to walk with her to discover and rediscover through Scripture the healing grace of God the Father through Jesus Christ. Through simple spiritual disciplines, she beckons us to a deeper life of meaningfulness and joy.”
DR. J. SCOTT HORRELLretired senior professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary

“Biblically anchored, historically reliable, refreshingly transparent, and deeply practical, Mary Carmen’s Seven Pathways will introduce you to Jesus if you have never met Him or it will reheat your walk with Christ if your love for Him has grown cold. In a day filled with chatter and confusion, Mary Carmen is a reliable guide ready to lead you to a place of rest and clarity through the implementation of the Seven Pathways.”
BARRY CHESNEYPhD, discipleship pastor at Valleydale Church in Birmingham, AL

“Indispensable! If you’re seeking a book that will draw your heart to God through spiritual disciplines, look no further than Seven Pathways. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to grow in their faith and develop a closer relationship with Christ.”
CHAD KECKPhD, senior pastor at First Baptist Church Kettering, OH

“This book is life-changing! Whether you are going through trials or not, you will not be able to put this book down as you read and re-read through the pathways to make them a part of your life. Mary Carmen has not wasted her suffering but has chosen to rise above it by implementing these tested truths into her own life and allow the great Physician to begin healing her from within. Be ready to be blessed and walk closer with the loving God who heals and restores.”
MORROW LOTZ REITMEIERBaylor University friend, AnGeL Ministries volunteer, Bible study discipler, and marriage mentor

Join Seven Pathways and get in stride with God’s voice through creating a regular rhythm in spending time with Him through the Seven Pathways journey.