The pilgrim life leads us to different places, intersects into the lives of others, can be transient and full of gains and losses. These detours are stories to be shared.
Like Jesus, who went to the cross not for pain in itself but ‘for the joys that were set before him’, so we are to make this journey through the memories of pain and darkness, not to stay with these things but to redeem them and move beyond them. […] We, who build so many hells on earth, need to know that there is no place so dark, no situation so seemingly hopeless, that cannot…
Fellow pilgrims– below are two links to ministries I’ve been invited to participate with this Advent. The first ministry is, Global Trellis, a soul care and skill support organization for cross-cultural workers, who invited me to write a four-part Lectio Divina practice for reflection during the Advent season. The second is, Teach Beyond, a ministry that sends teachers abroad, who invited me to share about Advent and Lectio Divina on their podcast. https://www2.teachbeyond.org/article/lectio-divina-and-advent-with-elizabeth-forshee Advent is…
Last year I provided an Advent practice of journaling with the words of Advent. This is a practice that I started a few years ago as a way to be intentional in this season. If you don’t know much about Advent or weren’t able to participate in last year’s practice you can view it here. This year I want to provide the same opportunity. I have put together a new list of words for those…
“Faith is, at heart, the central relationship that gives meaning to our lives…”to Faith” is to hand over the direction of one’s journey to another (Jesus), to yield up ‘the illusion of control’ to someone who is essentially beyond our control, over whom we have no power.” Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls, by David G. Benner, quoting K. Dykman and L.P. Carroll It’s been awhile since I’ve shared aspects of my personal spiritual…
Corn mazes can be a tricky business, at least that is what I discovered on my first try. Hard as it was, it also was an opportunity for God to speak some deep truths to my heart. I hope they encourage you.
