By Linda Douty Mischke Since moving to a retirement community a year ago, my husband (a retired United Methodist pastor) and I have had a bird’s eye view of about 400 folks between the ages of 65 and 105. It’s been a privilege to be both inspired and challenged as we observe the ways […]
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Finding God in Any Circumstance
by Rev. Laura Bratton As spiritual directors we work with a wide range of people: people who grew up going to church and every United Methodist event offered, people who grew up as a member in the church but were not active, people who did not grow up in a church and are now seeking […]
Embracing Dreams in Spiritual Direction
by Connie Bovier Perhaps a directee tells you in a strained voice about her terrifying recurring nightmare. Another recounts a recent “prophetic” dream, seeking approval for her plan to warn someone else about the message received. Still another haltingly describes his dream encounter with Jesus in the fishing tackle aisle of a sporting goods store. What is a spiritual […]