I sat in a circle surrounded by 39 other retreaters. One of my favorite teachers was in town from South Africa to lead the retreat for spiritual directors, and I felt completely spoiled to be in attendance. Trevor opened our first session by asking us to walk around a large quilt in the middle of our … Continued
Five days a week, I begin my day in the gym. This has become a sacred space for me as I commune with God and recenter my mind and body on my purpose for being in this world. Two years ago, I developed tendonitis in my shoulder. Over the following 18 months, it seemed to … Continued
Several weeks ago, I led my formation hour class (aka Sunday school) at church through an ancient guided prayer practice called Lectio Divina, which means divine reading. Lectio Divina makes space to meditate on biblical passages and encounter God in them. In Opening to God, Benner writes, A better starting point for an adequate understanding … Continued
I love order. I’ve seen my passion for order birth beauty and goodness. Like when I bring together an array of freshly picked herbs, garlic, and other ingredients to prepare an evening of feasting for those I love. The way I can plan a meal and merge together a host of ingredients in a specific … Continued
I walked behind them through the Target parking lot. She was a young momma holding the hand of her seemingly two-year-old daughter. The little girl had a slow and steady gait as she laboriously lifted her back foot and swung it through to plant it before her in a Frankenstein sort of way. Her mom … Continued
I walked behind them through the Target parking lot. She was a young momma holding the hand of her seemingly two-year-old daughter. The little girl had a slow and steady gait as she laboriously lifted her back foot and swung it through to plant it before her in a Frankenstein sort of way. Her mom … Continued
Grace fills empty spaces, but it can only enter where there is a void to receive it… Not to exercise all the power at one’s disposal is to endure the void. This is contrary to all the laws of nature. Grace alone can do it. Grace fills empty spaces, but it can only enter where there … Continued
Gil’s eyes filled with tears as he shared, “Lisa, I’m so glad for this time together. I’m never going to forget it.” Gil and I had spent the previous evening feasting together with friends, sharing stories, laughing, and playing. It was a rich gift of fellowship as my time with these dear ministry partners came … Continued
“Hope is the trust that God has not forgotten the simple recipe for manna,” my friend said a few weeks ago. It felt like God placed manna in my mouth as these words found their way into my heart. She was leading a time of soul care for some of the leaders in our organization, … Continued
Every story given to us and every story told to another is a precious gift that has the potential to seed us with God. —Dan Allender As he served me a mouthwatering steak dinner, he sat down kitty-corner from me and asked, “What three things would you like me to know about you right now?” … Continued
