Category: Life Transition

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Community As A Place That Supports Transition

On Mar.04.13 , In Life Transition by

The past few weeks have been interesting as I engaged in reading about the concept of intentional community, shaped around the principle that one is called to love God with all soul, strength and might and then to love one’s neighbor as one loves self.  My reading has helped me to see that community can […]

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More Transitions Coming My Way…

On Mar.04.13 , In Life Transition by

Steve Arnold and Pivot Point Ministries are making a transition to the European continent.  I will be living in Europe for four months while being involved with a number of groups and events.   From mid-June until the end of August, I will serve as a volunteer Deputy Director for Wittenberg English Ministries (WEM) (www.wittenbergenglishministry.com). […]

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Pains and Joys of Transition

On Jan.21.13 , In Life Transition by

After the past two newsletters, people contacted me about transitions in their lives.  Some of these voices have been blasts from the past and others have been folks with whom I am often in touch.  The contacts have been about transitions in life and they fall into one of two scenarios.  One type is from […]

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Available Opportunities

On Dec.18.12 , In Life Transition by

Want to explore a spiritual approach to deep change? Want to experience a prayer retreat? Want to reflect upon your Christian journey? Review the list of topics to see how Steve Arnold might walk with you in the presence of God in order to enrich and strengthen your faith journey.  Topics are available for single […]

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FIRST SESSION FREE

On Dec.18.12 , In Life Transition by

The first session of Spiritual Direction with Steve Arnold is free.   If you would like to walk with Steve Arnold as your spiritual director please feel free to e-mail (steve@pivotpointministries.org) or call 651-261-9853.  The first spiritual direction session is free.

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