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Daily Pause(s)
The invitation is for us to set aside daily rhythms that are reflective and personal moments to Be With God—listening for His particular voice and see glimpses of His grace in our lives.
Visio Divina. Allows beauty to open the eyes of the heart, to see God’s goodness and to reveal His truth for us.
Evening Examen. The invitation is a moment of reflective journaling to listen in to your day’s movements. Notice how God…
Dwelling places: Writings by the Pond
Grief, grieving, lament, suffering and joy “full” life.
As I walk the usual path of my local park there’s a tug inside calling me to sit by the pond. Gaze. Reflect. Be with God.
While sitting and gazing out at the ducks and geese, the water fountain bubbling, the epiphany of today targets my finger to my phone to write by the pond—these glowing reflections on grieving…
classics. And podcasts.
Resonating stories from fellow pilgrims and followers of Jesus.
This month, I want to share with you some of the classics and podcasts that have been nurturing my soul—inviting the wholeness of God. It’s refreshing to hear new and sage voices offering the beautiful things of God. We certainly need one another to journey the spiritual life of this time. The eternal…
Being with God. Silence and Solitude. Solo Retreat.
Now that school is in motion, summer vacations are replaced with extracurricular activities, and steady routines are taking their daily course, maybe this is a good time to plan a retreat for renewal, soul care, and slowing life down before the holiday’s begin.
How about giving yourself a Solo Retreat— The gift of…