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Courage’s Role in Discernment

Discernment Vinita Hampton Wright
When it comes to discernment, sometimes another word for faith is courage. We ask the Holy Spirit to lead us to the best decision: the...

Not Confusing Ends with Means

Discernment Vinita Hampton Wright
The endpoint for the Christian—one who follows Jesus of Nazareth—is to imitate him in bringing God’s kingdom to earth through loving God and all...

Can I Be in Consolation and Desolation at the Same Time?

Discernment Vinita Hampton Wright
Briefly stated, consolation is a state in which a person is growing in faith, hope, and love. Desolation is a state in which a...

Seagulls as an Image of the Evil Spirit

Discernment Marina Berzins McCoy
I like to watch seagulls as they glide across the sky, but as with many of God’s creatures, we can have negative interactions with...

Decision Making

Discernment Barbara Lee
We are constantly making decisions, every day, all day: what to eat for breakfast, what to wear, whether to add an umbrella to all...

Consolation and Desolation Whiplash

Discernment Loretta Pehanich
I used to think that desolation was a state one entered for a long period of time, like Mother Teresa experiencing years of dry...

Hooked by a Choice

Discernment Loretta Pehanich
I’ve played a video game where you get points for hooking all kinds of fish. Accidentally catch the old shoe or tin can and...

Autumn Stirs Interior Reflection

Discernment Denise Gorss
Autumn brings with it changes in weather, sending many of us indoors more regularly. We experience bright, sunny days that are quickly followed by...

Praying Through the Storms of Life

Discernment Rebecca Ruiz
Sometimes we feel God’s presence and closeness and may even feel favored or gifted by God. During these times, we may see all of...

Staying Curious

Discernment Marina Berzins McCoy
In his ministry, Jesus often asks others what they want. For example, he asks the blind Bartimaeus, “What do you want me to do...
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