Just as in springtime when sunshine, warmth and rain renew a dormant world, God delights in making new things grow in thirsty souls.
These spiritual refreshment pages contain a collection of contemplative thought—some my own and some gleaned from others. As you linger here, I invite you to ask God to breathe life into your dormant places, to soak the dry spaces, and to satisfy your hunger with his goodness. Whether you come dry and thirsty, latent or full of life, I hope you will find here the fragrance of spring for your soul.
”Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever. The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life.” John 4:14 (The Message)
Here is a small collection of meditative writings from other authors which I’ve found to be particularly refreshing to the spirit. More
A collection of meditations which invite thoughtful contemplation of the Bible. Each selection is accompanied by suggestions for interacting with the text, providing food for thought for several sittings. More
- A Lenten Retreat from Sacred Space. An online guide for a day’s retreat during Lent.
- The Divine Embrace - Ken Gire With his characteristic mastery of imagery, Ken Gire paints a beautiful picture of Christ’s invitation to dance with him. Beautiful!
- The Pursuit of God - A.W. Tozer
A classic of the faith, this book is so packed with challenge, insight and inspiration that it’s on my read-once-a-year list.
- www.biblegateway.com
The greatest book ever written at our fingertips. One feature this site offers is various reading plans: key biblical figures, highlights from each Bible book, and a guide for reading the Bible in a year.
Deeper Devotion is dedicated to helping individuals and churches go deeper with God. It brings together spiritual formation and worship arts, two areas which are vital to Christian life and community. The meditations and articles are offered here to encourage you spiritually. Workshop descriptions present equipping opportunities for your community. More
It’s rare for me to write a bloglike post, but then this is a rare occasion. May 10th marked the end of a long personal journey of attaining my Master of Divinity degree with a major in Spiritual Formation. Gérard and I traveled to Toronto for the celebration which was glorious and memorable. I sat through the ceremony with deep feelings running through my veins. A mixture of satisfaction, joy, wonder and gratitude. A realisation that just about anything is possible if you take one challenge at a time and just keep at it.
Completing this degree from across the Atlantic required an extra amount of creativity, resourcefulness and perseverance. But it is done. And I am thankful. For my husband who counted the cost with me and ever cheered me on. For the friends who affirmed God’s gifting and calling on my life. For my professors who taught and modeled the Christ-formed life. For my God who poured grace into my life in a thousand ways as he restored me from a place of discouragement into the fruitfulness of a life filled with focus and purpose.
My post-travel catch-up will wind down soon. I anticipate adding a post or two on the theme of perseverance soon, but here’s to let you know that I’ve returned to cyberspace after a brief hiatus. So stay tuned.
Spiritual Refreshment theme page
