Christos Blog
A new way to be with God
Christos learner John Lassen discovered Spiritual Direction as he discerned a call to a new church. He deepened his relationship with God along the way.
How did you discover Spiritual Direction?
Our learners and Spiritual Director alumni come to Spiritual Direction for a variety of reasons, at different seasons in their lives. Vonda Rankin shares thoughts about her own spiritual journey.
What are the possible benefits of receiving spiritual direction?
Offering spiritual direction can sometimes feel like a long, slow, patient work. Ponder these often hidden benefits that Jeannette Bakke reminds us of in her book Holy Invitations.
On a spiritual journey: Engaging with God through the expressive arts
Sheri Abel is a Christos alumni and small group facilitator in the Chicago area Tending the Holy program. She talked with us about her spiritual journey, and how the expressive arts play a role in how she is present with God.
Thoughts on Joy
David L. Miller hosts an upcoming Christos Advent online retreat, Enter The Joy: Christmas Stories From Then and Now, for five Wednesdays starting November 8, 2023. He talked with us about the importance of joy in our spiritual lives.
Enneagram: Open yourself to a deeper relationship with God
Debbi Horton graduated from the Christos Tending the Holy program in 1996. In addition to her work as a Spiritual Director, she is a triple-certified Enneagram educator. In this blog post, she talks about the value of Enneagram in work with spiritual directees and in active ministry.
Pilgrimage: The spiritual journey to find God all around us
Tracy Balzer – author, campus pastor, Christos Spiritual Direction alum and passionate leader of pilgrimages – talks about her journey through spiritual direction and the sacred places of pilgrimage, especially in the cradles of Celtic and contemplative spirituality in Scotland and Ireland.
On a spiritual journey: God in all things
Thoughts on a spiritual journey from Paul Krenzelok, Discernment and Outreach Coordinator.
On a spiritual journey: A place where my heart feels at home
Thoughts on a spiritual journey from Mike Hotz, Coordinator, Twin Cities Tending the Holy
The place of memories in our spiritual life
We talked with Christos alum, author and spiritual director Casey Tygrett about the role of memories in faith life.
What is Spiritual Direction?
The practice of seeking the guidance of a trained spiritual director to deepen one's relationship with the divine and to gain a greater understanding of oneself and one's place in the world.
Starting something new: How do you shape and live your dream?
We talked with author, spiritual director, and former pastor Beth Booram about her new book.
A Time to Pause: The Power of Spiritual and Silent Retreats
Three members of the Christos community ponder the importance of retreats in their relationship with God, and share their ideas for how to find a retreat that’s right for you.
Aging Faithfully: God’s Invitation to Us As We Grow Older
A conversation with author and Christos alum Alice Fryling
A Pastor’s Perspective on Becoming a Spiritual Director
From Brian Norsman, delve into a pastor’s perspective on becoming a Spiritual Director. “It’s a holy privilege to be invited into deep places with people.”
Contemplative Prayer and the Gift of Silence
A conversation with Christos founder and author Joann Nesser. “The beginning of our prayer journey is saying ‘yes’ to God’s love.”
Ministry in Contemporary Society – Reflections on “The Wounded Healer”
Christos Spiritual Director Reina Brekke shares her thoughts on one of the books studied during Tending The Holy, Christos certificate in Spiritual Direction.