When I tell people I have a spiritual direction practice the most common response I hear is: “what is spiritual direction?” Below is a brief explanation of spiritual direction as I practice it.

(RNS) — The popularity of spiritual direction can be attributed in part to its emphasis on facilitating instead of advice-giving and theology-spewing. (RNS) — Sam Herrmann grew up homeschooled in an ...

Spiritual direction is a one-on-one conversation between director and directee in some quiet, private setting. The focus of the meetings is the directee's relationship with God within all aspects of ...

Therese Taylor-Stinson is the managing member of the Spiritual Directors of Color Network, Ltd., which she founded in 2008. The group has produced three books: Embodied Spirits, Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody ...

Picture this: A person, young or old, is practicing the faith yet naturally wants to grow in his or her relationship with Jesus and become closer to God. Can the faithful — or should they — turn ...

Do you go through each day completely convinced that you’re God’s beloved? Before I began meeting with a spiritual director, I would have told you I was a believer. And in truth, I was a person of ...

The Journey Continues Program is part of the Clough School of Theology and Ministry’s comprehensive Spirituality Studies Program. Advanced degrees in Spirituality Studies, certificate programs, ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. Many years ago in Baltimore I heard Pete Seeger play the five-string banjo. I was seized with the conviction that I must do ...

Jeffery Lookabaugh was taught never to question his faith. So he never challenged the Baptist teachings that he grew up with that queer people were bad and broken. He buried his feelings of attraction ...

Nondenominational “spiritual companions” offer to connect clients to the divine in their everyday life. By Andrea Cooper Last spring, after a divorce, Qadeera Ingram needed someone to talk to.

Through spiritual direction, people can become more aware of God’s movement in their lives, and how they can respond to the promptings of the spirit. The goal is not to solve problems, but to hear ...

In the Ignatian tradition, spiritual direction is a core element of formation. Realizing that God's Spirit is the primary formator, a spiritual director accompanies individuals in their search for the ...