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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?
Listening.
A snail’s pace
Hello friends! This season’s pace has been slow, and again it’s been awhile since I have posted on Arise Blog. It seems the pace is connected to the rhythm of more listening. It has been a continuum for reflective entry into a new year. A few week’s ago I met a sweet friend for coffee, and her encouraging comment has stayed with me “You keep writing, and save up for a time to post.” I am grateful for this nudge.
May these resources be an invitation for listening at a snail’s pace!
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…