Spiritual formation is a lifelong journey of deepening one's relationship with God and allowing that relationship to transform every aspect of life. The outcomes can be profound and multifaceted. Here are some key areas of growth……
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We live in a world obsessed with efficiency. We crave quick fixes, 10-step programs, and microwave spirituality. But what if the most profound transformation requires something more? Enter the Ignatian Exercises: a 9-month retreat-in-daily life, centuries old, that dares you to confront yourself, rewrite your story, and discover a life set ablaze by purpose.
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We pay attention to our bodies and what is forming us physically. Some of us ask ourselves, “How am I feeling?” and “Do I like my thought life?” When we’ve taken this inventory, we then decide what we want to keep, alter or let go of. Why not ask the same questions regarding our spiritual life?
A good place to start is recognizing we are being formed spiritually, and we are able to do something about it.
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I love adventure! I welcome an energetic hike to new mountain tops and valleys. Traveling to unfamiliar lands and cultures invites me to step out of what is expected. Even well-known trails feel brand new when I wear adventure in my heart.
Last year a few of us took a bicycling trek around the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state. Our guide helped us navigate unknown territory with confidence and joy.
Many years ago, I visited my daughter in New Zealand and we jumped out of an airplane in tandem with an expert skydiver. I’ve white-water rafted some rough waters with a confident captain and rode horses deep into the mountains of Montana. They were all amazing escapades!
Do YOU like a good adventure?
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