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A retreat at the Prince of Peace Abbey in Oceanside, CA is a blessing. These thoughts on their Benedictine spirituality will help you prepare for a retreat.
Empathy is Oxygen for Your Soul
Without a friend who feels our hurt, stress, and longings with us our souls shrivel up and die. Giving and receiving empathy are key to life in Christ.
3 Ways a Spiritual Director Can Help You
What do you do when you’re struggling to feel God’s love? Or prayer and spiritual disciplines aren’t “working” like they used to? Or you can’t…
What is Advent?
The Advent season is a time of spiritual preparation for celebrating the coming of Jesus Christ. For 24 days we anticipate the joy of Christmas…
Re-Mapping Your Brain and Soul in God’s Love
If God seems angry and unkind you may need to re-map your brain through loving relational engagements that improve your self-image. Scientific research shows that…
Abba’s Love for Addiction and Shame
Brennan Manning’s relapse with alcohol left him in a gutter. The best-selling Christian author and retreat leader hit bottom again. His clothes were in tatters.…
When Henri Nouwen Couldn’t Feel God’s Love
The warmth of God’s presence can be elusive. In his secret journal, Henri Nouwen is vulnerable about a dark season in which he couldn’t feel…
God Cares for Your Emotions (Psalm 139)
Many Christians are stunted in their spiritual growth because they don’t understand or express their deep emotions and desires. As pastors, ministry leaders, caregivers, or…
You’re Not Rejected at the Communion Table
Sometimes I go to monasteries for spiritual retreats and attend some of the prayer services with the Catholic monks where they chant the Psalms. One…
You Are Enough!
During the fourteen years that I was fasting from publishing books, Kristi and I were on a retreat with a group of church leaders. As…
How to Expand Your Spiritual IQ
There is one soul care practice you especially need. Incorporating this spiritual discipline into your routine will bless you greatly and help your personality to…
Awakening Your Enneagram Centers of Intelligence
You have a spiritual IQ that is brilliant and powerful, but it’s largely hidden to you. By awakening your Enneagram centers of intelligence, you can…
