Al acercarse el fin de este año, lo natural es reflexionar en el pasado y preguntarse: ¿Qué cosas importantes ocurrieron este año? ¿En qué manera he cambiado? ¿Hubo momentos que

As this calendar year comes to an end, the natural tendency is to look back and ask “What big milestones were there? How have I changed? Were there defining moments?

Can you see yourself sitting on a bench, feeling a cool breeze, while reading some wonderful books with your friend? Enjoy these suggestions from Spiritual Life Development (SLD) and have

In the role of a pastor, I always felt it was important to let members of the congregation know that, if they were absent from a Sunday worship service, they

Micah, my grandson, came home with a message from his kindergarten teacher. “Mrs. Dowd wants to know if we want to donate any of my books to the classroom library.”

Like you, I have pursued spiritual growth with my fair share of peaks, valleys, and plateaus. Life can throw curve balls that may stifle or stimulate soul health. I confess

An Autobiography of Faith “The very contradictions in my life are in some ways signs of God’s mercy to me.” —Thomas Merton The Seven Storey Mountain is an open and

There was a time in my life when my spiritual journey was stuck. My prayers seemed to be hitting the ceiling. Nonetheless, I dutifully went through the spiritual rhythms expected

A Prayer Experience from Spiritual Life Development “Prayer is far more than words … our bodies can help us engage our total being in fellowship with God.” —Major Lauren Hodgson,

When I first heard of the concept, I thought, how luxurious it is to stroll with God. But on second thought, perhaps too luxurious? I don’t think I can chisel

Feel warm sand between your toes and the sun on your face. Listen to ocean waves break against the shore and smell the sea air. See pier fries “dancing in

Recycle Your Garbage As we think about the detoxification of our soul—eliminating the impurities—we see much that needs to be thrown away. But don’t throw away the important lessons learned