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.

Spiritual Formation

The Sacredness of Hope

Oft hope is born when all is forlorn. J.R.R. Tolkien The Return of the King Dark was the night It chased so hard Wild storms thrashed Upon my soul Questions raged Answers unfound Prayers formed and argued aloud Christ stands Tears flow down A break of light A glow in […]

Time to Lasso those Varmint Thoughts
Spiritual Formation

Time to Lasso those Varmint Thoughts

We all have thoughts that rumble on through the grey matter: some good and helpful, some not so good, and actually unhelpful. I know for me, some of my thoughts have a particular theme. If I could box them and categorize them, I would have multiple files of thoughts. Some […]

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Relationships Spiritual Formation

How do You Respond When Someone Stabs You in the Back?

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How do you respond when someone spreads rumors about you, gossips, lies, pretends to be your friend while really all they are doing is using and abusing you? A stab in the back. Perhaps they influence other friends to their side of the story. You’re having rotten tomatoes thrown at […]

Rewriting the Script–How to Change your Brain
Spiritual Formation

Rewriting the Script–How to Change your Brain

I had heard the same thing over and over and over again from this person. Self-doubts, questioning, cynicism, fear all mashed together to be an ugly serving for the day. They had learned the script over the whole of their lives. Repeated it, rehearsed it, played it out on so […]