Spiritual Formation

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Spiritual Formation is the intentional process of the “inner you” being shaped and fashioned into the likeness of Christ.

At its heart, it is not about following a set of dry rules or external behaviors; rather, it is a “rhythm dance” where we learn to step in sync with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

This category explores how the soul is nurtured through the intersection of faith and mental health.

It moves beyond “pretending and hiding” to an authentic life where the internal dynamics of the soul are restored.

By leaning into the “spiritual gift of stillness” and answering the deep questions of spiritual theology, we move from being shaped by the world to being formed by the Spirit.

Key focuses include:

  • The “Little Christ” Journey: Cooperating with God’s work to transform our character.

  • Quietness and Soul-Care: Tools to calm the “monkey mind” and find resilience in a distracted world.

  • Providential Living: Learning to “build a boat” that catches the wind of God’s grace.

  • Healing the Soul: A “little by little” approach to spiritual growth that leads to emotional and mental wholeness.

This category is for anyone seeking to move past religious performance and into a dynamic, pulsating relationship with the Creator—finding health, peace, and purpose in the process.

Digging For Dirt Is Not Good For Your Mental Health
Spiritual Formation

Digging For Dirt Is Not Good For Your Mental Health

If you’re digging for dirt, you’re always going to find it, and you’re always going to overlook the gold.   I was watching one of the many T.V. cop shows the other night and they were ‘digging for dirt’. The detectives were scouring over the history of a suspect looking […]

Spiritual Formation

Are You A Bridge Or A Barrier?

Art takes you places and invites you to savour new thoughts and ideas. Recently I came across this picture of Jesus and the Little Children. Painted by  Carl Bloch it grabbed my attention. The people brought children to Jesus, hoping he might touch them. The disciples shooed them off. But […]

6 Markers of Mentally Healthy Spirituality
Mental health Spiritual Formation

6 Markers of Healthy Spirituality for Mental Health

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What would a Mentally Healthy Spirituality look like? Over my life, I have been involved in many different styles of Christian denominational expression, or Ice Cream flavors as I like to say. Staid conservative Bible fundamentalism, ‘swinging from the chandeliers’ Pentecostalism, social justice activism, and many other ice cream flavors. […]