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Author: Marie Proctor

  • Sharing stories – Aleesha

    I  resonate deeply with the trees during the fall and even more going into winter seeing their leaves fall and looking bare, sometimes dead even. I hope beyond hope that my roots are planted deep enough to withstand the harsh winds and heavy ice that takes some of them down. Others make it through and…

  • Sharing Stories – Bruno

    Bruno embodies God for me each time he runs to greet me at the door. His love is passionate and his desire to be with me is constant. Even if I don’t have time or even notice him, he waits for me. In the evenings when I am busy cooking, cleaning, and getting prepared for…

  • Share Your Story!

    I am becoming more and more aware of entry points where God wants to be with me. These entry points seem to be disguised as animals, nature, or even other humans. I would call these moments “holy moments” or “thin spaces”, where glimpses of heaven seem to overlap with earth. To linger in these moments…

  • Gift Certificates For Christmas ❤️

    …GIVE A GIFT OF SPIRITUAL CARE Christmas is known as a season of giving. This is a time when people intentionally look around to see where they can give something that will benefit another. I want to offer something new this year, the gift of spiritual care. We all long for something more, something life-giving,…

  • Book: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

    ❤️ This is an eye-opening book, not just for adult children, but for parents of adult children and those in relationship with emotionally immature people. Self-reflection is a sign of emotional maturity. It is not something that comes naturally. It is hard and rigorous work but leads to a more emotionally healthy spirituality! Something we…

  • Guided Meditations and Prayer Practices

    Guided Meditations and Prayer Practices

    I have added a new page to include Guided Meditations and Prayer Practices. I will be adding to these, so check back often. To engage in these practices, I suggest finding a quiet and comfortable place where distractions are minimal. Following the breath in and down as a simple meditation practice before important meetings is…

  • Hesitancy in talking about your spiritual life?

    Hesitancy in talking about your spiritual life?

    Do you struggle in having conversations around your spiritual life? Perhaps some days, feel more resistant than others when it comes to putting language to what is happening in you. This could be something surfacing in your prayer life, your relationships, your work environment. Perhaps something from childhood keeps resurfacing. Any of these could be…

  • Contemplative Youth Ministry

    If we want our young people to live lives of faith, we need to live in the presence of Jesus. If the Christian faith is to offer any light, love, or truth to young people, we have to move beyond words. We have to share not only the teachings of Jesus but, more importantly, the…

  • Journey Share presents: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Course

    8 Week Course Cost is FREE; Books are available for purchase “It’s Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature”, according to Peter Scazzero. Two In-Person Options Monday’s beginning March 4th, 2024 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm or Tuesday’s beginning January 9th, 2024 from 10am – 11:30am at Lancaster COGOP, 1677 Alpha Rd, Lancaster, SC…

  • Book: The Wisdom Way of Knowing

  • A quote from Alice Fryling:

    The Enneagram can be taught from many religious and secular perspectives. But as I bring my own Christian values to Enneagram teaching, I believe that because of the Enneagram, I understand Scripture better, I understand those I love better, and I understand myself better. This is a journey God has invited me to continue. Alice…

  • Contemplative Prayer Group

    Contemplative Prayer Group

    Today, we decided to change the name of our Lectio Divina Group to Contemplative Prayer Group. Lectio is one of many contemplative prayer practices, so if you are looking for creative ways to pray, come join us! Click here to join this group or to read more about it.

  • EHS Course coming soon!!

    EHS Course coming soon!!

  • Enneagram Workshop- Online November 11

    Enneagram Workshop- Online November 11

    Our first Enneagram Workshop was offered in September. What an informative and insightful time this was! Our second offering for this 2-hour workshop will be held online, November 11th, from 10am-12pm. Click here for more details or to register.

  • Book: unstressed

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