Category: Spiritual Direction/Religion
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Sacred Echoes: Unveiling the Mysteries of Divine Communication
And like an echo, God often uses the repetitive events and themes in daily life to get my attention and draw me closer to himself.” Margaret Feinberg, The Sacred Echo: Hearing God’s Voice in Every Area of Your Life Have you experienced a sacred echo? A moment where it seemed as if the universe was…
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Why Meditation Should be a Ritual for a Healthy Lifestyle (Part 2)
“For people looking to nurture a contemplative way of life, James Finley counsels ‘Find your contemplative practice and practice it.’” Richard Rohr What do we search for in life? What do we desire? Health? Wealth? Peace? So often, we reach out to all the external places and positions to make us happy. We seek wealth…
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Why Meditation Should be a Ritual for a Healthy Lifestyle (Part 1)
“You have a treasure within you that is infinitely greater than anything the world can offer.” -Eckhart Tolle Last week I mentioned several types of meditations. People reached out to me asking what some of these meditations were or how to do them. Meditation in its simplest form is simply a way of calming our…
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Spiritual Direction Certification: A Path to Deepen Your Spiritual Journey
“It is by being awake to God in us that we can increasingly see God in the world around us.” Henri J.M. Nouwen, Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith After a wonderful two-year journey, I attended my last spiritual direction class. Now I am awaiting the review of my final paper. By October,…
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Harnessing Quirks: Exploring the Untapped Possibilities
“Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself.” Roy T. Bennett Do you consider your quirks a curse or are they untapped potential? I can’t seem to simply walk through a beautiful area. My camera usually comes out and I shoot images from different perspectives. I play with angles…
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Conversation with a Life Coach
“How are you taking care of yourself?” “What makes you come alive?” Abby Buter “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman As I complete my education in Spiritual Direction, I am visualizing what…
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Living as Peacemakers: Understanding Our Role in Spreading the Fruit of the Spirit in a Divided World
“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” …And in despair I bowed my head;“There is no peace on earth,” I said;“For hate is strong,And mocks the songOf peace on earth, good-will to men!”Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;The Wrong shall fail,The Right prevail,With peace on earth,…
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Joy that Transcends Circumstances: Unlocking the Fruit of the Spirit within You
“Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God.” Pierre Teilhard de Chardin “There are going to be frustrations in life. The question is not: How do I escape? It is: How can I use this as something positive?” The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World A Buddhist, a Christian and…
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Love in Words and Deeds: A Deeper Look at the Fruit of the Spirit
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23, NIV The New Testament points us to the Fruits of the Spirit. These “Fruits” are qualities we as believers strive to develop in their lives to become more Christ-like in our walk of faith.…
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Finding Sacred Spaces Amidst the Noise
“The best place to find God is in a garden.” George Bernard Shaw Adventures are important for the soul. Whether you plan a family vacation or a kid free mini vacation, getting away from our daily routines is important. My husband and I love mountain retreats and we tend to find places outside of the…
