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JEAN BRENDER - SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
Jean Brender
Apr 1, 20243 min read
Visio Divina: A Way of Seeing With Our Eyes
Goodsalt Images Have you ever gazed at a scene in nature or on canvas and been moved by what you saw? When I was a child, my mother read...
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Jean Brender
Sep 23, 20234 min read
Reading About Others' Spiritual Journeys: A Wellspring of Encouragement and Inspiration
If you were to write the story of your life, including the spiritual aspects, what would you include? We all have our own unique stories...
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Jean Brender
Aug 15, 20234 min read
Opening Up Space in Our Lives by Practicing Simplicity
Do you feel overwhelmed by an overscheduled calendar or the time and effort that it seems to require to take care of all your stuff?...
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Jean Brender
Apr 4, 20233 min read
The Examen: Reflecting on Your Day With God
Have you ever reviewed your day while mindful of the presence of God? In his book on You Are What You Love, James Smith emphasizes the...
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Jean Brender
Mar 7, 20233 min read
Contemplative Prayer
In recent blogs, we have considered the spiritual disciplines of solitude and silence. Both provide space for us to engage in prayer with...
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Jean Brender
Feb 20, 20234 min read
Silence: Making Room for Noticing God
Does silence make you uncomfortable? Do you feel the need to fill gaps in conversations? Or even share with others the first impression...
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Jean Brender
Feb 7, 20233 min read
Solitude: Opening Up Space for God in Our Lives
Are you finding it difficult to catch your breath and to have a quiet space to think? Many of us are bombarded with noise, interruptions,...
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Jean Brender
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Deepening our Relationship with God Through the Spiritual Disciplines
What has helped you sense God’s presence in your life? For the past couple of months, we have considered how various practices and...
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