From Conduit to Chef: A New Way of Being
Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions in your faith, passing along truths that no longer feel alive in you? It’s a common experience, especially in ministry, where the demands to produce can leave us feeling dry and disconnected. The idea of being a conduit for God’s love is beautiful, but conduits often remain unchanged by what flows through them.
What if there’s a deeper invitation? Instead of just being a conduit, what if we became chefs—people who savor the goodness of God and create from the richness of our own experiences with Him? It’s a subtle but powerful shift that can transform the way we minister and live.
If this resonates with you, and you’re longing to rediscover the joy of abiding in God, spiritual direction might be a gift to help you find your way back to the table.
Love in uncertainty…
What’s the first thought that comes to God’s mind when He thinks about you? For many, we think He’s disappointed… and that couldn’t be further from the truth. He’s crazy about you!
Become a non-anxious presence…
Have you ever felt hijacked by your emotions? Have you ever been going throughout your day when a careless comment, a sudden fear or event beyond your control held you hostage? How do we keep these anxieties from throwing us into a tail spin? How do we become more of a non-anxious presence? If you’ve ever wondered how to become a more centered person, this practice can help…
The Prayer of Examen
How do we learn to discern the voice of God in our lives? How do we know God’s will? How do we experience God in the daily grind? The Prayer of Examen helps us learn to listen for God in our everyday lives.