Episode Reflection An Invitation to Explore: Kathy and Matt invite us to see the fruit of the Spirit as a way of informing how our lives, communities and selves are shaped and formed. Take some time to think about how you reflect and think about being a Christian: is it shaped by the fruit of […]
Episode Reflection An Invitation to Explore: “Spiritual direction is the practice of discerning the activity of God in the life of another.” – Barbara L. Peacock, Soul Care in African American Practice Dr. Janet Hindsdescribes spiritual direction as a process where someone comes alongside you to seek the Holy Spirit and help you discern God’s […]
Episode Reflection An Invitation to Explore: Randy Woodley shares that Jesus was an Indigenous guy and that we all have Indigenous DNA that Creator has given us. What would it look like for you to begin learning from Indigenous peoples around you, from creation and from Scripture in order to reconnect with the way God […]
Episode Reflection An Invitation to Explore: Communal Care goes beyond self care and soul care. Instead it blends those two with a community who pulls together to care for one another. How can you be a person who fosters a community where people’s needs are met, where your friends are free to be exactly who […]
Episode Reflection An Invitation To Explore: “When we explore the facets and details of our design, the pages of our stories, and the palette of people and places we’ve come from, we find the purpose and loving intention of our Creator God.” – Tasha Jun in Tell Me The Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity […]
Episode Reflection An Invitation To Explore: The lie of usefulness tells you that your worth is tied to your ability to perform, produce and leave a lasting legacy. But the good news of the gospel is that you are completely loved and valued and that value no matter what you do or don’t do. Where […]
Episode Reflection An Invitation To Explore: Dominique invites us to process our difficult emotions with God so we can experience a deeper relationship with Him as He leads us to restoration. The practices she shared also help us to experience God’s grace in relationships as He empowers us to interact with others from a posture […]
Episode Reflection An Invitation to Explore: “There’s always a deeper story and there’s always a more truer story, and when we can disrupt the shame with a sense of kindness and curiosity and a sense of presence and with-ness, that is when we get to come home back to ourselves, back to the Lord, and […]
Episode Reflection An Invitation to Explore: Lisa Colón DeLay described contemplative practices as ways to help your life be in tune with the presence of God, with you all the time. Contemplative practices like silence, solitude, reflection and listening help us to be present to the reality of God’s love and peace, no matter the […]