About Me
Sitting with a spiritual companion is a beautiful experience whereby we see and hear where God is present in our lives. It is a gift to help you see God within your life’s journey and discovering the graces of love within your daily life.
In the midst of today’s constantly moving and changing culture, we need spaces and moments where we can rest and refresh, slow down and take a breath. Spiritual direction offers this and so much more. Some days it may feel like you are in a tug-of-war emotionally, spiritually, physically, and mentally. You may find yourself asking questions like: What do I do in this situation? Who can I trust to listen? Is God really with me?
If you are asking some of these questions, spiritual direction may be for you. Spiritual direction for me has and continues to be a safe and gentle space for discernment and walking through my own life challenges.
Throughout many years, I have journeyed on a continuous path of seeking God’s wisdom and knowing God loves me. Life in all its ordinary ways is where I have experienced tensions and growing in my faith with God and alongside others. The paths have been deepening experiences in God’s generous love, grace, and goodness. It has been at times through struggles and sorrows, sickness, healing, loss--the ordinary life of this world. In all of this, God still remains with me, and reminds me daily that I am His beloved and He is mine. Centering on Him brings forth peacefulness and rest.
As a Spiritual Director, my heart's growing passion is to help others listen for God’s voice through this kind of companionship.
Melanie is a trained Christian Spiritual Director and Christian educator from the Central Valley of California. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her husband Brian, three grown children and their spouses, and two grandchildren.
Melanie has a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Selah/Leadership Transformations Inc, a certificate in Spiritual Formation from Abide/ LTI, a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies/Christian Education, and an A.A. in Behavioral and Social Sciences. Grafted Life member
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