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A NEW RETREAT OPPORTUNITY

On Jun.13.12 , In Events, Spiritual Direction by

Prayer and Conversion:  A Transitional Journey Toward Abundant Living  I am developing a retreat with the theme focusing upon prayer and conversion. Conversion happens when transition turns into change.  Conversion happens when we turn away from the old and embrace the new life in Christ.  I hear people say all the time that there is […]

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Spiritual Direction and Conversion

On Jun.13.12 , In Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Formation by

Groundwork for change Change happens in praying the Word, as God’s Holy Spirit searches the depth of one’s body, mind and spirit, seeking to bring one into the harmony that God offers through the death and resurrection of Jesus.  God has restored the relationship, but most live as if the restoration hasn’t happened because sins, […]

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Deacon Community Keeps Me Grounded

On May.16.12 , In Spiritual Formation by

Community helps me stay grounded and focused.  That is why it is important for me to be in a community of deacons.  How each of us lives out our diaconal calling is very different, but we all work around the same core values and theological touchstones. Elliott is a youth minister in a parish in […]

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Engage in Spiritual Direction?

On May.16.12 , In Spiritual Direction by

Spiritual direction is a process by which a person joins with another who serves as faith mentor, guide, companion and supporter along the way.  A spiritual director helps one listen for God and leads the directee through the signs of the day.  If you would like to walk with Steve Arnold as your spiritual director […]

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WALK SLOWLY AND NEVER LOOK BUSY

On May.03.12 , In Life Transition, Spiritual Direction by

I recently saw a sign that said, “People who are always in a hurry work out of a sense of oppression rather than a sense of call.” This is a strong statement, but as I ponder the statement I believe it to be true. I have been in diaconal ministry for 42 years, and for […]

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