Empathy for Emotions - Soul Shepherding

Biblical Meditation: Using Imagination to Pray

What is Biblical meditation? Here are some key Bible verses on imagination and examples of Biblical meditation techniques for counseling, spiritual direction, small groups, soul care, prayer, and Christian discipleship.

Henri Nouwen’s Secret Journal

In Henri Nouwen's Dark Night he received pastoral counseling and kept a secret journal. Shortly before he died this was published as "The Inner Voice of Love." Here are some quotes and insights for pastors and ministry leaders.

Lament Psalms: The Pit to the Heavens

Praying the lament psalms with Jesus teaches us to reorient ourselves in God's kingdom where we're blessed, even if our circumstances remain bad.

Days of Holy Week Devotional: Receiving Jesus’ Empathy

The days of Holy Week are a special opportunity to draw on Jesus’ empathy in new ways. You know that the last seven days of…

Interpreting Your Dreams

Most people I talk to don’t know how to interpret the dreams they have during the night. With a smile or laugh they tell me…

Bible Reading that Transforms Your Life

Sadly, many people rarely read the Bible. For others Bible reading is a task to complete. Here are 4 uncommon and powerful ways to read the Bible!

Secure and Insecure Attachment Styles

We love the picture of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus absorbed in a flood of divine love. Here in the Holy Family God is showing…

Spiritual Friendship: Aelred and Ivo’s Example

We all long for soul talk and spiritual friendship. To feel fully alive we need to participate in personal relationships that are based in empathy and draw us…