Recently, I had the privilege of helping present on the topic of spiritual direction. As the conversation unfolded, one participant’s spontaneous question spurred a deeper conversation:

“What do you ask a spiritual director to see if they’re the right fit for you?”

Her question, almost sounding li...

Prior to joining Laura Huff Hileman’s Dream Circle in early 2024, I had heard of dreamwork and even explored a few dreams with a therapist trained through the Haden Institute. But I hadn’t yet grasped how deeply dreams could contribute to my own spiritual well-being.

This month, after a long pause,...

What began as a healthy habit has turned into a full-blown addiction: workshops. I crave learning, fresh ideas, and the chance to grow. Each one feels like a doorway to something new, which is why I probably appreciate Wisdom Tree Collective so much.

Recently, one workshop opened a door I hadn’t e...

I love mountains—the long love affair God has with humanity is manifested through many biblical stories that feature mountains: at Mt. Horeb, Elijah encounters God in sheer silence; at Mt. Sinai, Moses receives the Torah from God; at Mt. Olive, Jesus prays and sweats blood before being arrested; and...

At some point in our SD ministry, we will encounter these requests and assumptions, and should be ready to discern how to respond. This post is only a brief introduction to compassionate, thoughtful responses to questions like these. Ultimately, we must each determine for ourselves how God would ...

What does it mean to come to terms with the utterly unexpected?

Not the mild surprise kind—but the kind that blindsides you from every angle. It’s the breakup you never saw coming. The career loss that cuts deeper than a paycheck. The children who decide, without warning or discussion, that you...

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If we truly believe every person bears the image of God, then any act, whether intentional or unconscious, that reduces a human life to a tool for someone else’s emotional or spiritual benefit distorts that sacred dignity. Recognizing our misperceptions is the first step toward restoring ...

We’re living in a time that feels increasingly chaotic. War, violence, political upheaval, and ecological crisis seem to surround us. In the face of so much disruption, how do we stay grounded? How do we keep choosing love, truth, and compassion?

"Amazing Grace…how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found.
Was blind but now I see." *

This hymn means a great deal to many people. For some who have struggled through
addiction, guilt, and shame, it represents the feeling of being saved by God from a life of
wretc...

This past month, I’ve felt myself come full circle.

After sitting with the readings on discernment in spiritual direction, I’m landing in a place of clearer understanding that leaves me more grounded, more open, and surprisingly, more at ease.

Carolyn Metzler’s article, “Navigating the Process of ...

“I’m so small,” said the mole.

“Yes,” said the boy. “But you make a huge difference.”

-Quote from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

I was recently at a meeting where we had to write down all the strengths we bring to the team. It was an uncomfortable assignment for me as...

Years ago, I had a hobby that brought me into both nature and urban settings: geocaching, a modern treasure hunt that uses GPS to find hidden “caches” placed worldwide by other participants. Ranging in size from a tackle box to as small as my pinky finger, these caches were located using an app, GPS...