by Soulcare Anchoress | Jun 22, 2026 | Eyewitness, Testimony
Recently I began a deep dive into 1 John. I found myself reflecting on its author, John, the beloved disciple of Jesus Christ (John 19:26). He grew from a young fisherman, filled with passion, pride, and anger, into a old apostle, filled with passion, humility, and...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jun 8, 2026 | Creation, Labyrinth, Receive
As I prepared to spend two weeks with the summer staff at Black Rock Retreat in Pennsylvania, I noticed my own weariness. The weeks leading up to Black Rock included international travel and teaching in Ukraine — working with Denver Seminary students attending a...
by Soulcare Anchoress | May 25, 2026 | Gratitude, Practices, Praise, Thanksgiving
Not long ago, I explored the idea of combining a body scan with gratitude. A body scan elevates awareness of the body. Sometimes the speed of life, personality traits, circumstances, and cultural influences impede one’s ability to pay attention to body...
by Soulcare Anchoress | May 11, 2026 | Burdened, Heavy laden, Rest
A snowstorm impacted Denver last week. Because this past winter offered little precipitation, I felt grateful for the storm. Spring snow in Denver is tricky though. Snow in the spring often contains a lot of moisture, so the snow is heavy and dense. The snow began to...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Apr 27, 2026 | Patient, Solidarity, Trust, Ukraine
After four hours of airport hospitality and 12 hours of air travel, I felt thankful to arrive to Krakow, Poland. I knew the road trip from Krakow to Lviv included nearly five hours driving in the car, yet noticed restless stirring within me as we waited at the country...
