mysoulrefresh - reFresh

Before the 1500s most scripture was "listened" to. An ancient practice of Lectio divina is a creative way to encounter God in scripture today. Take a listen as paula both introduces this practice and leads you through a short passage. If you'd like the pdf handout she's referring to, please go to http://mysoulrefresh.com/spiritual-formation-resources/ and look for the pdf download.

Most ministry organizations try to be really effective and big - but what if less is more? Paula shares a few thoughts after her recent trip to Lithuania. In what ways are you being invited to embrace "small"?

Paula offers a guided reFlection on three questions as we begin the new year.

There are so many journeys in the Christmas story...and in our own lives. How you walk makes a difference. Take a listen as Paula invites us to embrace the unexpected with an open heart and trust in God.

reFlecting on the story of Advent it is amazing how many people were welcomed at the Incarnation. How might that invite us to be more welcoming during this Advent and Christmas season?

Sometimes life gets so overwhelming it's easy to feel overwhelmed and overlooked. This week, how might you lean into your Advent season by waiting vulnerably with the Lord?

Do you ever give thanks with a twinge of sarcasm? I hope so - I don't want to be alone. But our sarcastic thanks actually reveal something deeper within us. Take a listen this week as Paula shares a bit about the sarcastic thanks yous she has in her own life. For more on the Advent Guide mentioned go to http://mysoulrefresh.com/no-nonsense-advent

Today, Paula leads a guided reflection through St. Francis' great "Lord make me an instrument of Thy Peace" prayer. In what ways is God inviting you to sow love to the hatred that is very much present in our world today?

In the aftermath of a peculiar and somewhat depressing election season - today is the day you need to hear and be reminded of who is really in charge.

Do you ever feel like you're backsliding? The things you think you're supposed to be doing to be a "good" Christian don't interest you anymore. Take a listen to a recent discussion Paula had with a friend - and take heart...perhaps God is inviting you to something more.