Hope & Wholeness
Wholeness, to me, is about integrating all the parts of who we are, including our stories, struggles, faith, and hope. In these posts, I’m sharing the practices and reflections that help me live with more intention, compassion, and courage. Come walk with me.
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It is good: a body scan meditation
As faithful Christians, we are not called to escape from our bodies, or to shame them. Rather, we are called to live in harmony with our bodies and give thanks for this temporary place where our souls may dwell here on earth.
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The spirit as air: a Christian breathing meditation
Join me through a short Christian breathing meditation incorporating guided imagery, Scripture, and a collect from the Book of Common Prayer.
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Let the light in: a guided meditation for shame
It is our belief in the Father's love that helps us to resist temptation while freeing us from the burdens, failures, and mistakes of our past. In Christ, we are free.
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The truth sets us free
In my garden, there are forces that tear down, and build up. As it is with my life. Now, I no longer simply notice the weeds and leave them there.
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The gift of the breath
Our bodies depend on the breath to live, just as our souls depend on the Father's love to flourish. Maybe that’s why he gives us breath — to remind us, that we, as humans, are dependent on something, someone, outside of ourselves for life. We cannot in our own…
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Lessons from Romans 9: God’s mercy and grace
The Mystery of Predestination Over the last several months I have been studying the book of Romans alongside women in my church. We just dived into Romans 9 where Paul introduces what we term “predestination,” or God’s choosing ahead of time who will be saved. This raises so many…
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The beautiful messiness of living in community
Living in community doesn't require you to be perfect. It means messing up, saying the wrong thing, and apologizing. It means speaking up, owning your voice, and expressing your feelings and needs, even if you offend or inconvenience someone.
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Beauty in the Battlefields: Claiming Victory in Christ
Our Victory in Christ This evening I am reflecting on a sermon recently preached by our Anglican priest, who brilliantly spoke on our victory in Christ. This victory is not something we fight for but what we fight from throughout this crazy, confusing, and beautiful life. This victory comes…
