In the economy of God we do not trip blindly into that dark night. We dance blithely in the arms of a particularly good dancer, unafraid to take the lead and with whom every spin is ultimately in the “right” direction.
Pinheads, Dancing with God and Why I Hate Discernment Read More »
Life with God teems with mystery. Here is how discernment plays a role . . .
The Mysterious Component of Discernment Read More »
Is discernment really about the “answers” we seek the questions we ask? You might be surprised to learn it isn’t—not really.
Discernment Is a Process, Not a Conclusion Read More »
Is it not strange that God bids us ask, seek and knock when, with little room for doubt, we stand squarely at the center of the very hurricanes from which we then seek God’s rescue? And yet, God beckons us to come. Why? I share here the three greatest gifts to my prayer life. Ever.
My Big Prayer Experiment Read More »
Life forces us to make decisions all the time. How do we know how to choose?
How the Myers-Briggs Helps With Discernment Read More »
Life as concerto. The concerto, as a musical device, is specifically constructed to give singular voice to one or more particular instruments in the larger collective we call the orchestra. The task of the conductor is to allow the instrument in question the fullest opportunity for it to shine against the broader backdrop of musical community.
When I practice this prayer I find a magnificent invitation for my soul to morph from the deep dark into an expansive dawning…
Surprised by Pain… (a contemplative practice) Read More »
Spiritual directors get this question a lot. Do you know how you’d answer the question?
How Is Spiritual Direction Different Than Counseling? Read More »
From time to time, my soul is afflicted with a deep and annoying restlessness. I could describe it as a famine of soul– like standing alone in a banquet hall, glasses and plates strewn about hinting at that which had gone before but now lacking the music and the guests. Might it even be a
The Gift of the Ordinary Read More »
In last week’s blog post, Christianne stated that one of the reasons the practice of spiritual direction was so seminal to her journey was because her spiritual director reflected God’s gaze upon her. This struck a cord with me by way of the opposite.
Ode to Sin and Sister Anne…. Read More »
