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Lectio Divina during Advent

By Elizabeth | December 7, 2021July 6, 2022 by Elizabeth

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…

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The Practice of Journaling in Advent

By Elizabeth | November 17, 2021July 6, 2022 by Elizabeth

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…

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No Substitutions on the Journey

By Elizabeth | July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 by Elizabeth

“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…

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Lessons While Wandering in a Corn Maze

By Elizabeth | October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 by Elizabeth

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.