by Soulcare Anchoress | May 14, 2024 | Faith, Plant
This past weekend, we planted seeds in the garden boxes alongside our home. We spaced them out following the directions on each package. Then, in God’s providence, it rained most of the night. Hopefully, in a week or so, little sprouts will push through the soil...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Apr 30, 2024 | Answer, Gift, Prayer, Shiloh
On April 20, 2024 an answered prayer and gift from God entered into this world. My son, Sammy, and his wife, Emily, welcomed a beautiful daughter, Eliana Shiloh Hoag. 🎉 Big sister, Eve, expressed delight that a baby sister has joined the family. Eliana in Hebrew means...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Apr 16, 2024 | Protect, Safe, Shelter
We began the last session of the first day of “The Care of Souls” class and I noticed my students picking up their phones. A slow mutter moved throughout the room. After a few moments, one of my students looked at me and said, “We need to move to...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Apr 2, 2024 | Glad, Pleased, Ukraine
After two flights, three car rides, and three commuting trains, we arrived to Khust, Ukraine. Gary and I spoke with a local church from the story of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17). I shared spiritual practices to cultivate one’s spiritual journey and connection with...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Mar 19, 2024 | Invitation, Soul Care
I feel excited. This week Gary and I embark on at 19-day journey. We will travel over 12,000 miles (19,000 km) by air, train, bus, and car, through five countries, with focused ministry in Czech Republic and Ukraine. I wonder if this matches how the apostle Paul felt...