Sanctuary Stirrings

You may be wondering when you see ours or other ministries beginning to offer “contemplative” practices, if we’ve all fallen off the deep end, sucked up in the current trend towards pagan practices of becoming “one with the universe”.  Join us for this discussion answering the questions that may be coming to your mind with practices like “meditation” becoming a part of our circles. And the account...

It’s not if you’re going to have an offense with someone, it’s when! Something happens and we pray about it, forgiving the person and asking God to restore the relationship. But still, when we see the person again, there’s just that little negative feeling in your heart.  God has the best ways of answering our prayers. And sometimes the sneakiest! Join us in this episode for the story of how he sh...

Taken aback by a quote by Rilke about the highest task of a married couple, join me for this episode as we discuss something most people never think about in their dreamy visions of marriage.   Your spouse may very well be sending me fan-mail after you listen :)  https://www.thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com/blog/solitude-as-a-spouse To receive these and other great articles to grow closer to Jesus in y...

I love this annual August episode, highlighting the books that have found their way to my life, growing my love for Jesus and his people during the summer. Books are such a powerful tool in God’s hand and work in us. Is it any wonder that the first thing Jesus is called in the gospel of John is “The Word”? This episode provides a way for us to share the treasures we have found with each other. Can...

Sit by me at the theatre, as Jesus Revolution takes me back to the day when I met Jesus for the first time and remember the day that happened for you as well!  ⁠Jesus Revolution Movie Trailer⁠ ⁠Purchase the Movie⁠   ⁠Read the blog post. ⁠ To receive these and other great articles to grow closer to Jesus in your email each week, go to ⁠thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com⁠ and sign up for our weekly newslet...

Many adults know they need to make space for silence and solitude, but do we ever think about our children’s need for it as well?  With kids’ lives, from pre-school to high school more scheduled than ever, in this episode, we’ll be taking a look at one of the best things we can give our kids this summer!  To receive these and other great articles to grow closer to Jesus in your email each week, go...

We all do it. The minute we receive Jesus and start walking with him, we begin making “rules” for what quiet time, church, bible study, and loving our neighbor must look like.  Join us in this conversation as the Lord brings me face-to-face with this struggle; taking me kicking and screaming into a new way of doing retreat and reminding me once again that there are endless ways, He draws us closer...

A common mindset we all struggle with, subconsciously we believe that if we’re walking closely with the Lord and doing what He’s called us to do, we wouldn’t struggle so often with doubt, pain, confusion, and conflict.  Join us for this conversation as we talk about being smack dab in the center of God’s will, and life being both good and hard at the same time. Read the blog post. To receive these...

Welcome to the Sanctuary Stirrings where we talk about all things related to our intimacy with God and others and unpack the abundant life He has for us! So glad you're here.