{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 112: Remember We Are Dust
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Today, we are circling back to remind{h}er 112: Remember We Are Dust. This episode originally aired two years ago, on February 14, 2024, which happened to be Ash Wednesday that year. If you are listening in real time now in 2026, today is Ash Wednesday, too. Similar to our last Circle Back episode, two years later it seems this message still rings true. It’s a reminder that continues to haunt me in the very best way. It’s a reminder I know we continue to need. As we begin the season of Lent, I hope this Ash Wednesday episode {once again!} serves you well. And if you're just now...
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{CIRCLE BACK} remind{h}er 38: A Spirit of Hospitality
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Today, we are kicking off our first ever Circle Back series. If you aren’t sure what that is, I recommend listening to remind{h}er 152: Circle Back to hear a little more about the heart behind the series. We’re starting with a remind{h}er from five years ago—remind{h}er 38: A Spirit of Hospitality. If you’ve listened to this episode before, it might be interesting to consider how your understanding or practice of hospitality has grown or shifted since the last time you listened. If this is your first time engaging this episode, it might be worth considering what your life and...
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152: Circle Back
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All throughout our lives, forward progress is praised. Life is a line from point A to point B with lots of markers and milestones along the way. As we journey along, we try to avoid backsliding and dread the idea of being stuck. Our days are defined by how far we’ve come. I'm learning, though, that life with God isn't always linear. Because life with God isn’t really about where we’re going; it’s about who we’re becoming. And when it comes to our formation—I find we often become in circles. What if our greatest and deepest growth doesn’t happen in a straight line? What if our...
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151: For Everything There Is a Season {Ecclesiastes 3:1-15}
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Today, I’m offering a simple reading of a passage of Scripture that shares a grounded perspective on time and life with God. I find this to be a helpful passage during seasons of transition, and as we move from one calendar year to the next, it's certainly fitting now. As I read, you’re invited to listen and notice what you notice. Once the reading is through, I’ll offer a few questions for reflection, as you consider the reminders God might have for you in this passage. Feel free to pause, to rewind, or even revisit as you see fit. As always, I hope it serves you well. Interested in...
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150: God-With-Us in the Dark
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Darkness often gets a bad rap. We tend to associate it with fear, danger, disorientation. For many of us, it is a space or experience that makes us feel vulnerable. And when darkness feels like a threat, we’re convinced we need to steer clear. However, I’m learning that darkness is not necessarily synonymous with evil; that it’s not all bad; that not all darkness needs to be feared or avoided; that as vulnerable as it might make us, darkness can and should be welcomed. As much as we might be prone to pit darkness and light against one another, I wonder if they actually go hand-in-hand....
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149: John 1:1-14
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Well, friends, believe it or not, we are already in the middle of the Advent season. In light of this, in this episode I'll offer a reading of a pretty familiar and traditional Advent passage, followed by a few questions for your reflection. I hope this simple reading can be a kind companion for you in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the season. Feel free to pause, to rewind, or even revisit as you see fit. As always, I hope it serves you well. Interested in spiritual direction? Need a speaker or facilitator for an upcoming event or gathering? I'd love to work with you! ...
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148: Worship
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So often, we live distracted, anxious, and on edge. Our souls grow depleted and discouraged. And we find ourselves unable to function faithfully. That is certainly the case in my own life—maybe you can relate? One thing I’m learning is that when overwhelm is my reality, worship is my rescue. What does that mean? Listen in.
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147: Psalm 138
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Today, I’m offering a simple reading of Psalm 138. It’s one of several psalms in Scripture considered to be psalms of thanksgiving and praise. And as we move toward the official Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S., I thought a psalm like this might be fitting. After the reading, I'll also offer a few questions for reflection. As always, I hope they serve you well! Listen in.
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146: Stay Open
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When we are presented with new information, when our ideas and understandings and opinions are challenged, when we discover a new perspective from a different lived experience, when God shows up in a place or in a person or in a way that is unexpected or unfamiliar, how are we to respond? That's the question we're considering in today's episode. Listen in! Sign up for The Re{collection} Explore spiritual direction with me
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145: Welcome What Bothers You
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Being bothered—feeling unsettled, irritated, aggravated—is part of the human experience. And, if you’re like me, it’s a part of the human experience we tend to avoid, if at all possible. It’s often easier to look away, stuff down, work around. And yet, I’m learning how important our willingness is to lean toward the discomfort, to move through the disturbance, to pay attention to what bothers us. Because that is a space in which God can meet us; truly, even what bothers us can be holy ground. As we continue to become the people God calls and invites to be, I'm learning what...
info_outlineIf you are listening in real time, next week is Holy Week, a week when we remember, observe, and follow Jesus’ journey to the cross before we celebrate the good news of Easter.
With that in mind, today, I’d like to offer a simple reading from the gospel of Matthew, from one of the many passages that gives us a glimpse into Jesus’ experience in the last days of his pre-resurrection ministry. After reading it through, I’ll offer just a few questions for your consideration, as you explore how God’s Spirit might be speaking to you through these holy words today. Feel free to pause, to rewind, to experience this passage in whatever way you need in the coming days.
As always, I hope it serves you well :)