by Soulcare Anchoress | Dec 1, 2020 | Advent, Distraction, God's Presence, Know, Whisper
Covid shifted expectations and experiences for nearly everyone on the planet. I found myself offering spiritual direction and soulcare via zoom. These monthly sessions morphed into outdoor meetings as covid restrictions changed. Jokingly, I remarked that my office...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Aug 25, 2020 | God's Presence, Practices, Soar
The Red Shouldered Hawk lifted from the metal fence with its slim body and long tail. Broad and squarish wings boosted this pale headed beauty into the blue sky. As I gazed upward, the fine reddish brown underparts and checkered black and white tail and flight...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Aug 11, 2020 | Commitment, God's Presence, Practices, Slow
The gentle waves guided the boat toward the sandy coast line of the Gulf of Mexico. Sandpipers shuffled along the shore, scurrying in small groups to nibble upon nourishment found in the sand, wave-tossed seaweed, and shoreline plants. The shallows warmed by the...
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 10, 2019 | Creating Space, Disciples, God's Presence, God's Sovereignty, Healing
Have you ever had someone say something like this to you? “The past is in the past, move on.” Or maybe, “The old is gone, live in the new.” Jacob definitely had a past. A past he likely wanted to forget. But, Jacob remembered. Jacob’s past testified to God’s...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Aug 27, 2019 | God's Presence, still, wrestle
Have you ever watched a wrestling match? I recall watching a tournament years ago. The activity didn’t really appeal to me. The guys were hot and sweaty, maneuvering around the mat and aggressively attempting to pin their opponent. The challengers faced each other and...
