Resources for the Journey
Journey with a Giant
By: Lori Melton
Choose Your Guide, Pursue Your Purpose, and Grow in Your Walk with God
Take the next step in your spiritual formation and embark on a year-long journey alongside a "giant" of faith, inspired by the author’s year of studying the life of Mister Fred Rogers, America's favorite neighbor.
The practice of walking with a spiritual giant is not a new concept. Since the origin of the Church, believers have studied the Bible and pored over Christian biographies to grow in their faith. In the same way that athletes can improve their game by studying the tactics of seasoned players, we can get unstuck in our spiritual lives, cultivate a deeper connection with God, and explore how to fulfill our purpose by “journeying” with a spiritual mentor who has traveled the path before us.
Journey with a Giant, from author and spiritual director Lori G. Melton, is a year-long spiritual formation resource that guides you through the "giant journey" in an interactive format that includes weekly articles, reflection questions, and journaling space. Using the author’s journey with Mister Rogers as an illustration of the practice, you are invited to learn from him alongside the author or choose a different spiritual giant and follow the same basic principles.
After traveling a year with your giant, you will have deepened your relationship with God, uncovered new insights about yourself, and taken new steps in the lifelong adventure of spiritual growth and transformation.
Spiritual Retreat for Tired Souls
By: Linda Andersen
A Quiet Guide to Time Alone with God
Into a confused world exhausted by unexpected and wearying cares and suffocated by heartrending choices, comes this comforting book moving softly like a sweet breath of fresh, exhilarating air. Written for those who hunger and thirst to truly "experience" God at a deeper level, this book acts as a kind, loving mentor and guide, inviting all who read to "come" and sit in silence, completely alone with God. This companionable volume takes the reader through a personal spiritual retreat experience from beginning to end: one day or even days long. It moves from the beginning to the end of retreat time, answering questions, removing roadblocks, deftly and ever gently paving the way to the Holy of Holies where the God of love will always be waiting, saying "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:28, 29
The Too Busy Book
By: Linda Andersen
God Is Not in a Hurry.
So why are we…all the time? If we were created in his image, why are we so determined to move at a pace faster than his? It’s time to step on the brakes, slow down, and begin living the unhurried life God wants for us.
Here Is Your Invitation to Exchange Busyness for Bounty.
This collection of reflections, journaling questions, and practical, decision-making helps will gently lead you from frenzied to focused, from busy to balanced. Written in coffee-break length chapters, The Too-Busy Book is an irresistible summons to slow down and catch up with the abundant life you were created to enjoy.
Adoration: Journaling with Emmanuel (through Advent)
By: Summer Joy Gross
From Scattered to Scooting up to the Table
Pushy play on the secret podcast.
+ I’ll lead you through every step of the way.
If you’ve been longing to draw near to Emmanuel, let this Advent be the season.
ADORATION is:
An 82-page downloadable lectio divina journal,
An 24-episode secret podcast
+ a LIVE Zoom event on Tuesday, Dec. 5th at 7pm ET
Oriens, A Pilgrimage through Advent and Christmas
By: Fr Joel Sember
Make a life-changing pilgrimage, beginning this Advent.
Oriens is a Latin word meaning "rising" and "dawn." Your Oriens journey begins on the First Sunday of Advent and continues until the feast of the Presentation on February 2. Each day, you'll take a step closer to "the dawn from on high."
Fr. Joel Sember is your leader on this pilgrimage, one in which you will learn what God is revealing to you through Scripture and prayer. With Oriens as your guidebook, you'll learn how to pray and reflect more deeply. For each entry, you'll read a Scripture passage, receive Fr. Joel's guidance on how to pray with that passage, and find questions for reflection and journaling.
If in years past you have felt like you weren't really "doing" Advent and just skipping right to celebrating Christmas, this book will speak to you. If you utilized Oriens in previous years to intensify your Advent preparation and Christmas celebration, then you already know this book will open you up to God speaking directly into your heart.
Welcome, Oriens pilgrim.