Advent & Christmas-tide Prayer Life Seasonal Devotions Spiritual Formation

The Practice of Journaling in Advent

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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Living as a wanderer The Pilgrim Life

No Substitutions on the Journey

“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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Learn by Paradox Reflections & Ponderings

Living in a World of Blessings and Curses

Lent & Eastertide Seasonal Devotions Spiritual Formation

Easter: One Great Party

Seasonal Devotions Spiritual Formation

“Don’t Worry, Meet Me at the Cross.”