An Invitation from Joan

Show me who I am now, and who I can become, the person
You had in mind when you created me,” I whispered to God several decades ago . I’m amazed at how He’s responded. Yet, I notice that in order to see and hear what He wants to show me, I need to slow down, pause, listen to Him, and enjoy His loving involvement with me. As we engage with one another, He guides me in understanding myself, others, love, life, and His Triune awesomeness.
          I'm reminded of these  verses, “Be still and know that I am God,” (Psalm 46:10) and “Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28-30 The Message).
​          This leads me  to my current journey with Spiritual Direction Training (see below for more). I would love to be your Spiritual Director/Companion as you plumb the depths of Christ's extravagant love for you. (Ephesians 3:18-19 MSG)

What is Spiritual Direction?

"Spiritual Direction is a safe place to explore your questions and concerns about your life with God. A Christian spiritual director is a trained listener who will accompany you as you share about your spiritual journey, helping you to notice God’s presence and activity along the way, as well as your personal reactions and responses. Hospitable, confidential, and grounded in biblical truth, spiritual direction is a ministry that helps you grow in prayer and live into your calling as a follower of Christ.”
​(Grafted Life Ministries)
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Joan's Approach in Spiritual Direction

​As of May 2021, Joan enrolled in the 2-year Selah Certification Program in Spiritual Direction*, and it is her joy to offer Spiritual Direction services to people wanting to "hear God and see God's part in their story in the context of prayer-centered relationship." (Jeannette Bakke, Holy Invitations)
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 A Spiritual Director—often called a Spiritual Companion—helps others (known as directees) to focus on making greater sense of their faith journey and to deepen their process of hearing and experiencing God.
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In this one-on-one spiritual companioning relationship between a directee and Joan, there is a unique emphasis on slowing down, engaging listening prayer and helpful pauses, leaning into scripture, and gaining our loving Triune God's direction and insight. 
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Here is what others say about their experience of spiritual direction with Joan:

"I’m really not sure what I expected from these Spiritual Direction sessions. This was new for me. But I admit that I'm amazed at what a blessing they have been. I believe our triune God has provided direction (often surprising even) on things that have been on my mind. Frequently I get the sense that He just wants me to be still (not easy for me but I’m learning) and to be with him. I’m so thankful to Joan for her role and participation in these sessions."
- Karen H.

    Interested in Spiritual Direction/Companionship
    ​ with Joan?
* Here is the Link to the Selah Spiritual Direction Training: www.leadershiptransformations.org/selah/