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Maintaining Relational Presence in a Technological World

Becoming Aware

A shovel, a mirror, and a tray.

Recently I stood before a classroom of parents with these rudimentary objects.  The shovel, mirror, and tray presented stark contrasts to the technological tools I was trying to help parents view …

Silence and Solitude New Yoke Series, Pt 4

The fourth and final resource in this series on soul care challenges us to carve out space to be quiet and still.

Spiritual Direction New Yoke Series, Pt 3

The third resource in this series on soul care invites us into a practice that can revolutionize the way we seek spiritual mentoring.

Ignatian Examen New Yoke Series, Pt 2

The second resource in this series teaches you an old practice that can be used in new ways. Try is out this month!

Activating and Resting New Yoke Series, Pt 1

Need a new kind of yoke to carry in ministry? This series will equip you with tools to learn how to prevent exhaustion through regular patterns of rest.

Sabbath Rest in a 24/7 World Paying Attention to Our Longing Hearts

This retreat guide offers some ideas to help us step back, catch our breath, and to pay attention to the longing in our hearts. Some of these can be done in the midst of our busy lives. And some need time dedicated to getting away. Both contexts are part of a healthy rhythm: meeting God in the midst of life and withdrawing to be alone with our God.

Urban Contemplative Retreat Guide

Most spiritual retreats are focused on withdrawing from your environment and from noise and distraction. In contrast, this is a retreat focused on allowing the surroundings and context of the city to draw you into an awareness of God’s presence.

Your Rhythms Finding the Rest of God in the Midst of the City

They are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither-whatever they do prospers.   Psalm 1:3

A few years ago, this passage caught my attention. I was on a …

Your Struggles From Coping to Freedom

In our pursuit of rest and balance in ministry, exploring our struggles and addictions is not an option. In Month 4 of the Sabbath Rest in a 24/7 City series, we look toward ways to recognize and find healing for our addictive patterns.

Your Life Finding Space to Love God, Your Neighbor, and Yourself in the City

How does our own spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental health impact the ways we love God and others? Part 2 of the Sabbath Rest in a 24/7 City series, this month we look at our own lives for clues to preventing stress and burnout.

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