by Soulcare Anchoress | Sep 16, 2025 | Prayer, Release, Rest
The last few weeks have been rough. Around the world, civil unrest persists, wars wage, fear abounds, and tempers flare. Within the US, senseless assassinations, brutal attacks, discomfort, and anger abound. In my own spheres, relational discord, misunderstandings,...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Mar 18, 2025 | Breastplate, Patrick, Prayer
Have you ever wondered about St. Patrick? Did you know that when he was born, he had a completely different name? His name was Maewyn. Maewyn Succat was kidnapped from his home in Roman England as a teenager and taken by Irish raiders to Ireland, where for six years...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Jun 11, 2024 | Color, Experiential, Prayer
In Lancaster Country, Pennsylvania, nestled in 100 acres of woodlands, Black Rock Christian Camp and Retreat Center provides respite from the rigors of life. Black Rock offers year-round retreats, outdoor education, team building activities, and space to be with God,...
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 | Mar 7, 2023 | God's Presence, Hem, Prayer, St. Patrick
Not long ago a friend wore a pair of pants that had not been hemmed. She noted the fabric at the bottom coming undone and the unwanted frill. Getting the pants hemmed topped her to-do list. Have you ever had the hem of a shirt, jacket, pants, towel, or blanket come...
by Soulcare Anchoress | Oct 4, 2022 | Groans, Holy Spirit, Praise, Prayer
A few times a week I experience “Awhhh.” Often during the weekend, I receive a spontaneous text from my daughter or her husband, wondering if we could go to our apartment complex hot tub. As often as able, I jump at the idea. As we shed our robes and sink into the hot...
