"A crisis can knock us off balance, making us afraid, vulnerable, and ripe for change. This also happens in our spiritual journey. We have a crisis in our faith that causes us to reconsider. It might f..."
- Janet O. Hagberg
"Nothing is so fundamental to the spiritual life as learning to give thanks."
- Gordon T. Smith
"Discernment is a light of protection and direction in a world that grows increasingly dark."
- Elder David A. Bednar
"The opportunity to tell our story unhindered, uninterrupted is rare. Most of the time people are so involved in their own concerns they do not listen with complete attention. It can be quite startling..."
- Jeannette A. Bakke
"When we speak with others about our experience in Christ, it sharpens our attentiveness to the voice and will of the Father. Sharing our stories helps us clarify the intentions of our hearts toward th..."
- Stephen A. Macchia
"The church itself is a spiritual director. It tries to connect your story with God's story. Just to be a true part of this community means you are being directed, you are being guided, you are being a..."
- Henri Nouwen
"It is a good rule of thumb for spiritual directors to ask themselves, What truly constitutes our spiritual concern here? Am I really being attentive to the Lord in this? What things are getting in the..."
- Gerald G. May
"As we mature in faith, our willingness is tested, expanded, and refined. We become more conscious of our limitations and turn to God. The necessity of God's grace becomes clearer as we become more att..."