Joy as Happy-Sad Longing for God (C. S. Lewis and The Inklings)
One of C. S. (“Jack”) Lewis’ greatest teachings is on Joy (with a capital “J”). It’s blessed me and I’m excited to share it with…
Tag: Soul Friendship
Heaven’s Word to You: “Come!” (C. S. Lewis’ Story)
“Be hospitable” the Bible teaches. You and the people around you need it — desperately (Romans 12:13, 1 Peter 4:9). Recently, Kristi and I were…
Immanuel Journaling Worksheet
Have you heard of “Immanuel Journaling”? It’s spreading like wildfire across America and beyond! Kristi and I have found it to be a wonderful and…
The Day I “Stole” Kristi’s Heart
When I “stole” Kristi’s heart in college during a Valentine’s Day game I had no idea how God would bless me! My story is not…
Yearning For Soul Talks With Jesus
To help you deepen your intimacy with the Lord the people you live with and care for Kristi and I have started a new Podcast…
How to Lead a Lectio Divina Group
This article features simple, step-by-step instructions on how to lead a Lectio Divina group. These instructions are meant to go along with Soul Shepherding’s Lectio…
A Discernment Prayer to Know God’s Will (John 17)
Jesus' John 17 prayer can used as a discernment prayer for Christian leaders and groups. This tool frames Jesus' petitions as six key discernment questions. If we make Jesus' holy prayer our prayer then we're sure to get in sync with God's will!
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…
Transforming Your Social Dimension
This is an updated version of a Bible study I did in 2006 on the role of the social part of the human being in spiritual…