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Simply Deep: awe
“cultivate the capacity to marvel”
In 52 Ways to Walk, Annabel Streets gives a most encouraging exploration into sublime walking and awe; a neuroscience reality. Her writing on this topic is fascinating. Awe is offered; it is proven by…
Arise Spiritual Direction
Refresh. Renew. Reflect.
This month, I am leaning into the refreshment of the last days of Fall, and welcoming the renewal and reflection of a portion of how I came to spiritual direction. In 2018, God began stirring my heart, mind, and body to move into a new place—a walk that was hungry and thirsty for more of Jesus.
…God is always doing something, always working things together for our good. He’s wanting to show us how loved we are and cared for.
How often do we need this reminder?
Dwelling places: agape
Hello Friends! How are you?
It has been awhile since I have shared some morning reflective moments with you. I am delighted to invite you to join me in taking a closer look at the word agape and some possibilities of what that might encompass and embody with this welcoming word.
Rock Hound (part one)
About a month ago I was sharing with a friend (a dear older gentleman) about my collection of heart-shaped rocks. I learned awhile back about his own interest in discovering rocks—a kindredness of…
Dwelling places: You will be led.
“I hear, “You will be led,” but nothing further.”
quote by writer Julia Cameron from her book Write for Life
About a month ago, I started going to a local book store in town where they welcome you to sit and stay. It has been here the inspirations have been to write, and sometimes spend time collaging–endeavoring to try new things. On this particular day, the echoes of this week’s quote “You will be led, but nothing further” sparked a…