What is a spirituality of subtraction?

What is a spirituality of subtraction?

Holly reflects on spiritual growth through subtraction—releasing striving and distraction to become more present to God, others, and everyday life.

The Home

The Home

The Home is an Advent journey through hope, peace, joy, and love as we learn to wait and find a deeper sense of belonging with Emmanuel.

What pain tells us

What pain tells us

Carla reflects on listening to physical, emotional, and spiritual pain instead of masking it—and meeting God honestly within difficult experiences.

The Feast

The Feast

The Feast explores how gathering around the table can nourish our souls, deepen relationships, and create sacred space for belonging and transformation.

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care

Pastoral care helps people feel known and supported through prayer, meals, visitation, practical assistance, listening, and meaningful Christian community.

Hope in Bloom

Hope in Bloom

Flower seeds planted after the Women’s Retreat become a living picture of Christian Hope, community growth, healing, and trust in Jesus.

The broken sunflower

The broken sunflower

A broken sunflower becomes a picture of resilience, reminding us that brokenness does not define our identity and inviting us to turn toward God.

God is Sufficient

God is Sufficient

A reflection on trusting God’s sufficient care and practicing Sabbath as a way to receive contentment, rest, and freedom from the need for more.

God is my refuge

God is my refuge

God is our refuge and source of security. This reflection invites us to rest in his presence and become a place of safety for others.

God is Comfort

God is Comfort

A reflection on receiving God’s comfort during suffering and becoming a compassionate presence for others who are grieving or in pain.