Reflections

A Christian rule of life is the purposeful ordering of one’s schedule and habits to produce certain spiritual fruits, specifically Christlikeness. The concept has its roots in fourth-century monastic practices, …

Being present and adopting a posture of listening to those who are suffering from the heart is perhaps one of the most important actions a soul friend can take to …

“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever — the …

In the practice of spiritual direction, the question is often asked, “what is the difference of between spiritual direction and counseling?”   People who have already experienced both spiritual direction and counseling …

It turns out that dreams can become a vehicle to hear God’s voice.   As we study the bible, we find that there are over two hundred instances of recorded dreams …

Have you wondered how Christians in the second century conducted their lifestyle?  The Epistle to Diognetus is a part of a very early document called the Didache (The Teaching) that …

Figuring out what or how to pray seems to be common topic among believers.     Some people will say that their prayer is not being heard because there is no …

“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:  Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his …

It turns out that guilt can be viewed as a healthy emotion.    According to Evelyn Hill who was an earlier century contemplative Christian, a healthy outcome of guilt occurs when …