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Media Burnout
Could our search for answers actually numb our hearts? All this untended-to information can become a sort of clog in the pipe of our soul. This season of shelter-in-place only accelerates that need. The answer…
The Sacred In-between
It is uncomfortable in our culture to be “unfinished.” Often in our conversations, pain is quickly interpreted, minimized, or dismissed, even in the Church. Christian conversations run to faith, hope, or trust, while sometimes, the heart-level issues and process can be overlooked. But God doesn’t do that. And His scriptures don’t either.
Soul-Care’s Online Ministry
The atmosphere, not only full of potential pathogens, is also full of humanity. Human expression, emotion, and potential connection are heightened. With it arrives the mess and the beauty that make life worth living.
What is a Soul-Care Retreat?
Soul-Care Retreats are refreshing, restorative, and re-aligning for our relationship with God and with others. Rather than striving for success in our jobs, homes, families, even with God, we are able to slow down, remember the truth of our lives, and begin to enjoy…
What If I Can't Find God When I Retreat?
There is no “easy” answer for dark season. Dark seasons are deeply personal, and can only be addressed in full by a growing personal relationship with God. But hopefully these reflections can help you turn the corner toward the light. Consider, sometimes darkness is the perfect time to…
How Can I Trust God In This Hard Season?
Our lives never remain in constant transfiguration, but in seasons of dryness, confusion, or disorientation, it is crucial to meditate on past moments of transfiguration—moments where God’s presence came in a very personal or powerful way to us. In darker seasons, often God’s Spirit is…
Free E-Books Just for You!
Do you love quality books right on your smartphone or iPad? Then check these out! We’ve acquired these helpful resources for your spiritual…
What Happened in Whales…
Somewhere deep inside I am stirred. I long again to see God move in my personal, everyday life. I remember that He can move. That He does. That this is His desire. But, does this expectation…
Bilbo's Longing for Rest
We all have seasons in life when exhaustion sneaks up on us. Whether we’re doing much for others, doing much for ourselves, or just dealing with too much in general—Bilbo’s experience can sneak up on us as well, and like him, we realize our deep need for…
New Location in Santa Cruz
We’re excited to announce that Soul-Care is opening an office location in beautiful Santa Cruz. Located at High Street Community Church on the West side, the Soul-Care office will provide a comfortable, inviting place of safety, rest, healing, and…
What is Spiritual Direction?
Check out our visual breakdown of your Spiritual Direction experience. This tool can help first-timers and old-timers understand the main focus of the ministry of Spiritual Direction and even begin to consider core questions and make up their own self-prompts toward growth.
Ready for Rest?
Finding space to rest can be difficult in the midst of busy life.
One avenue that provides a space away and allows for intentional openness to God is going on Retreat. It is not an escape from daily life, but an escape toward…