TAKE TIME
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The Christian Faith tells a story of God’s world and us in it. Followers of Jesus want to enter into this story: hear it, retell it, play...

Why a Spiritual Direction Panel? As a spiritual director, I often find myself explaining what I do for work. A simple job title doesn't...

I was introduced to this imaginative prayer practice years ago. It invites you to reflect on your life, your realities, emotions, health,...

We cannot escape most of the crises in our lives, nor should we. In fact, these events frequently provide the energy for movement on our...

“Beauty is goodness made manifest to the senses." – Dallas Willard Most of us who are part of a Protestant church tradition are not...

Inevitable Challenges It would be unfair to write about prayer, especially contemplative, listening prayer, without giving attention to...

“The examen makes us aware of moments that at first we might easily pass by as insignificant, moments that ultimately can give direction...

"Stillness teaches us restraint, and in restraint we are able to discern what appropriate engagement looks like." – Christopher L....

“A good journey begins with knowing where we are and being willing to go somewhere else.” – Richard Rohr Just as most things in life...

I am a vocational listener, and I love it. I love listening to people, and paying attention to their soul’s longings. Every human being...

I am a firm believer in picture books. And I believe that all of the books introduced below have the potential to nurture your soul as...

"We Are Here" The other morning, I walked to a nearby park. I sat down at its rose garden. After reading and writing down my thoughts for...

It is that time of year when we wake up to crisp, fresh air, colorful trees, and morning mist. Last Fall when I had just moved to...

Saints over the centuries have benefited from the discipline of regular reflection on their lives, journaling, and recording of their...

"Labyrinths are understandable in so many ways. They are symbols, spiritual tools, mathematical images, harmonic patterns, pathways to...

I am currently taking a course on Spiritual Direction with Children: Meaning and Method led by Lacy Finn Borgo. Not many (if any?)...

A couple of weeks ago, I got to lead a workshop for a local church on the topic of Spiritual Friendship. I have received this gift so...

I have created a prayer guide called “My Day in Beads”. If you are my newsletter subscriber, you might have received a discovery version...

I updated the “Resource” page on my website and was struck again by how many helpful tools and resources there are that have helped me in...

Turtle has become a symbol, metaphor, and a reminder of, and in a playful way "a companion" to me in the contemplative life. By...