With Me on My Journey
By Jo Newell Spiritual Director, Train – Develop – Care God walked so faithfully and kindly with me in the year following our only son Nathaniel’s death. He met me often through people, almost daily in nature, and usually through His Word. As I was approaching the first anniversary, I sensed from Him that He […]
The Light of Christ
By Amanda Torres Collegiate, University of Arkansas As she struck a match to light the candle for our spiritual direction session, I heard my director say the familiar words she opens with time and time again, “The Light of Christ—who is with us, for us, and in us.” I needed this simple yet profound reminder […]
Safe Spaces of Silence in Spiritual Direction
By Luke Kleveland Staff Care Specialist, Train – Develop – Care “Let’s sit in silence for ten minutes. We can hold this space for you to listen to the Lord,” Steven, my spiritual director, said to me. Steven is very intentional to listen to God in prayer. Our spaces of silence and attentive focus on […]
Mile Markers of Spiritual Formation
Glenn Balsis Leader Development, TDC Trained Spiritual Director Often I gauge my highway travel by mile markers to help me understand where I am as I drive. For my spiritual journey, I’ve realized that I need a spiritual director to help me assess those mile markers in my walk with God. Coaching, mentoring, and discipling […]
How Spiritual Direction Has Changed Me and My Ministry
By Jin Rood Care Partner for Japan, Spiritual Director, Asia Pacific Leader Development Team As my husband, Mark, and I were completing our final year overseas, discerning where God was leading us next, I felt drawn toward a ministry of care. A mentor suggested I explore spiritual direction, and I was immediately intrigued. This form […]
Dangit, Jo!
By Lyndi Lee Markus “Dangit, Jo!” I exclaimed to my spiritual director. Except I did not use the word dangit. I had come to our session discouraged to the point of tears, stuck in anxious thinking that left me hopeless and powerless. Her question had both lovingly and uncomfortably dislodged me from my rut. How […]
