by Soulcare Anchoress | Mar 9, 2021 | Disciples, Holy Spirit, Kick, Soul
“Sit or lie down for twenty minutes a day and count the number of times the baby kicks.” During a spiritual direction session with a young expecting mom, she shared with me the directions given to her by the doctor. Her baby, due in May, should be moving around inside...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jul 28, 2020 | Disciples, Freedom, God's Sovereignty, Humility, Mask
These postings seems to be plastered on many doors today: “Mask Required.” Your eyes meet this kind of sign before entering the doctor’s office, the grocery store, the fitness gym, the post office, and restaurants. On Saturday I encountered this posting as I entered...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jun 2, 2020 | Disciples, Hybrid
The search is over! We sat at a table with a plexiglass barrier positioned in the center. On the other side of this clear obstacle perched a man clad with a black bandana resembling Billy the Kid. Questions flowed, answers abounded, identifications shared, papers...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Oct 22, 2019 | Disciples, Hospitality, Jesus, Questions
How is it with your soul today? When was the last time someone asked you this question or one with similar depth? Jesus asked questions, a lot of them. He entered into conversations that brought about lasting change by asking thoughtful and meaningful questions. “Do...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Oct 8, 2019 | Disciples, God's Presence, Jesus, Reading the Bible
What are you reading that encourages your soul? How is the Bible bringing life to your day? Have you shared it with anyone lately? The verse, Hebrews 10:24 reminds us to consider the ways we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. When we share the ways...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Sep 24, 2019 | Commitment, Disciples, God's Sovereignty, Reading the Bible
It is hard to believe 2019 is racing to its conclusion. Often at the commencement of a new year we make commitments to change, in anticipation of growth and healthy living. Do you remember any “resolutions” you committed to in January? Maybe you chose a word for the...
