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SoulWork Notes Learning to See: The Truth, a meditation on John 20:24-29. Welcome back to our series, Learning to See , where we are walking closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John, learning to see him as he reveals himself using Lectio Divina, Latin for a close reading of a passage of scripture. One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), was not with the others when Jesus cam...

SoulWork Notes Learning to See: One Who Sees Us, a meditation on John 20:11-18. Happy Resurrection Sunday and welcome back to our series,  Learning to See , where we are walking closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John,&...

SoulWork Notes e78 Learning to See: The True Vine, a meditation on John 15:1-5. Welcome back to our series,  Learning to See , where we are walking closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John, learning to see him as&nb...

SoulWork Notes Learning to See: The Way, the Truth, and the Life, a meditation on John 14:1-6. Welcome back to our series, Learning to See , where we are walking closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John, learning to see him as he reveals himself. We are using a favorite prayer method - Lectio Divina, a Latin phrase that translates as “Divine Reading” but simply means a close reading of a pass...

SoulWork Notes Learning to See: The Resurrection and the Life, a meditation on John 11:23-26. Welcome back to our series, Learning to See , where we are walking closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John, learning to see him as he reveals himself. We are using a favorite prayer method - Lectio Divina, a Latin phrase that translates as “Divine Reading” but simply means a close reading of a passa...

SoulWork Notes Learning to See: The Good Shepherd, a meditation on John 10:11-15. Welcome back to our series, Learning to See , where we are walking closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John, learning to see him as he reveals himself. We are using a favorite prayer method - Lectio Divina, a Latin phrase that translates as “Divine Reading” but simply means a close reading of a passage of script...

SoulWork Notes Learning to See: The Gate For The Sheep, a meditation on John 10:7-10. Welcome back to our series, Learning to See , where we are walking closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John, learning to see him as he reveals himself. We are using a favorite prayer method - Lectio Divina, a Latin phrase that translates as “Divine Reading” but simply means a close reading of a passage of sc...

SoulWork Notes Learning to See: The Light of the World, a meditation on John 8:7-12. Welcome back to our series, Learning to See , where we are walking closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John, learning to see him as he reveals himself. We are using a favorite prayer method - Lectio Divina, a Latin phrase that translates as “Divine Reading” but simply means a close reading of a passage of scr...

SoulWork Notes Learning to See: The Bread of Life, a meditation on John 6:32-35 Welcome back to our series, Learning to See , where we are walking closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John, learning to see him as he reveals himself. We are using a favorite prayer method - Lectio Divina, a Latin phrase that translates as “Divine Reading” but simply means a close reading of a passage of scriptur...

SoulWork Notes Learning to See: The Savior, a meditation on John 3:16 Welcome to our series, Learning to See . For the months of February, March, and April—including the season of Lent—we are making space to walk closely with Jesus through the Gospel of John, learning to see him as he reveals himself. We will be using a favorite prayer method - Lectio Divina, a Latin phrase that translates as “Div...

SoulWork Notes Learning to See: The Word, a meditation on John 1:1-5 Welcome to our series,  Learning to See . For the months of February, March, and April—including the season of Lent—we are making space to walk closely with...

SoulWork Notes A Word about Joy — Episode 69: Noise Is Required Welcome to SoulWork Sanctuary , a weekly place to pause with God. We conclude the series A Word about Joy —reflections shaped by what my little cousin Cameron has taught me about joy, the word God gave me for this year. In this episode, we reflect on joy as noise . Through story, prayer, breath, and silence, we consider how joy often...

SoulWork Notes Welcome to SoulWork Sanctuary , a weekly place to pause with God. We continue the series A Word about Joy —seven reflections shaped by what my little cousin Cameron has taught me about joy, the word God gave me for this year. In this episode, we reflect on joy as rest . Through story, prayer, breath, and silence, we consider how joy sometimes comes not from doing more, but from list...

SoulWork Notes A Word about Joy — Episode 67: Joy as Attention to Details Welcome to SoulWork Sanctuary , a weekly place to pause with God. We continue our series, A Word about Joy —seven reflections shaped by what my little cousin Cameron has taught me about joy, the word God gave me for this year. In this episode, we reflect on joy as attention to details . Through story, prayer, breath, and sil...

SoulWork Notes Welcome to SoulWork Sanctuary , a weekly place to pause with God. e66 A Word about Joy: Curiosity We begin a new year with a new series, A Word about Joy —reflections shaped by what my little cousin Cameron has taught me about joy, the word God gave me for this year. In this opening episode, we reflect on joy as curiosity . Through story, prayer, breath, and silence, we consider how...

SoulWork Notes This final episode of the year offers a contemplative benediction — a guided time of breath, reflection, and prayer to close the year in peace and begin the next in trust. Reflection Questions What are you releasing with gratitude? What do you sense God inviting you to carry forward? How will you create space for what God has in store in the new year? How will you make room for God’...

SoulWork Notes A gentle Year-End Examen to close the year with gratitude, truth, and renewal. Through breath, silence, and prayer, you’ll trace grace through your days and prepare your heart for the year to come. In This Episode Breathwork for grounding and release Five movements: Gratitude, Presence, Awareness, Release, Hope Prayer for closing the year in peace
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SoulWork Notes In this Christmas episode, we rest in Mary’s yes — the courageous surrender that welcomed God’s love into the world. Her story reminds us that incarnation is not a distant miracle but a daily invitation to say yes to love. In This Episode Breathwork for awe and surrender Reflection on Mary’s yes and God’s presence SoulWork journaling prompts for responding to divine call Closing pra...

SoulWork Notes Bathsheba’s story reminds us that God’s grace can transform even the deepest pain into peace.
In this episode, we explore how God restores what has been broken and how our sorrows can become testimonies of His love. In This Episode Breathwork for comfort and restoration Reflection on Bathsheba’s redemption SoulWork prompts for healing and renewal Closing prayer for peace Resources &...

SoulWork Notes Ruth’s story invites us to trust the slow work of God — to believe that redemption unfolds through loyalty, presence, and steadfast love. In this episode, we explore how God restores what is broken and how our ordinary faithfulness can become the soil of divine renewal. In This Episode Breathwork for grounding and presence Reflection on Ruth’s faithful love and God’s restoration Sou...

SoulWork Notes Rahab’s story reminds us that no past disqualifies us from God’s purpose.
Through faith and courage, she became part of Jesus’ lineage — proof that God’s love can redeem every chapter of our lives. In This Episode: Breathwork for release and courage Reflection on Rahab’s faith and the power of redemption SoulWork journaling prompts for rewriting your story Closing prayer for renewed...

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 In this first episode of Love in Earthen Vessels, we meet Tamar—a woman wronged and misunderstood, yet remembered in the lineage of Christ. Her story reveals a God who redeems what others discard and honors those who feel unseen. In This Episode: Advent-season breathwork for arrival Reflection on Genesis 38 through Tamar’s courage SoulWork journaling prompts for personal r...

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This final reflection in the Graceful Forgiveness series explores what it means to forgive others by trusting God’s ability to redeem what was meant for harm. Forgiveness doesn’t erase the past — it transforms it into peace. In This Episode: Guided breathwork for release and trust Reflection on Joseph’s story in Genesis 50 SoulWork prompts for practicing forgiveness Closing prayer...

SoulWork Notes Episode 57: When We Forgive Ourselves Scripture: Psalm 103:12 Series: Graceful Forgiveness Summary: This week’s reflection explores the courage it takes to forgive ourselves and the faith required to trust God’s grace more than our guilt. In This Episode: Guided breathwork for peace and release Reflection on Psalm 103:12 Journaling prompts for self-forgiveness and compassion Closing...

Soul Care Notes e56 Graceful Forgiveness: When God Forgives Us This week, we pause at the cross and listen to one of the most astounding prayers ever spoken: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Jesus forgives from the cross — not after the pain has passed, but in the very middle of it. His words remind us that God’s forgiveness is not conditional; it’s complete, enduring, and f...