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Dwelling places: the soul
Hello Friends!
Upon entering a new season of Spring, and in the midst of reading several books on the soul, I thought I’d bring this past piece back up for us to glean and engage with. A focus on Soul Care has brought up various questions that are being unveiled such as: Why soul care is necessary? How do we care for our soul? What part do we have in caring for the soul of others? What might soul care look like? Are there historical lineages in caring for our souls?
The questions carry on and will…

PLAY: Sabbath rest
How are your days of rest going so far this year? What is calling your attention during (Sabbath) rest?
Have you ever considered PLAY as an important part of your Sabbath rest?

Simply Deep: awe
“cultivate the capacity to marvel”
In 52 Ways to Walk, Annabel Streets gives a most encouraging exploration into sublime walking and awe; a neuroscience reality. Her writing on this topic is fascinating. Awe is offered; it is proven by…

Arise Spiritual Direction
Refresh. Renew. Reflect.
This month, I am leaning into the refreshment of the last days of Fall, and welcoming the renewal and reflection of a portion of how I came to spiritual direction. In 2018, God began stirring my heart, mind, and body to move into a new place—a walk that was hungry and thirsty for more of Jesus.
…God is always doing something, always working things together for our good. He’s wanting to show us how loved we are and cared for.
How often do we need this reminder?