Spiritual direction intends to help you attune to God and your own soul.  It provides space to be honest about faith and your life. 

In its essence, spiritual direction is about listening to people’s stories and noticing the presence of God in those stories - in one’s ordinary, real life. It is a conversation between two people where a trained person seeks to help another listen and deepen their connection with the Holy.  

Spiritual direction is an ancient, contemplative practice rooted in Scripture. It is certainly not a new fad, and I am thankful this beautiful practice has been rediscovered and revitalized in our time.  

There are no prerequisites for coming – it is certainly not for super-spiritual people – whatever our notion of that kind of person may be. We are all human beings designed out of love, for love, and in love. God has created each person with a desire in our hearts for connection with the Divine Presence.

I am honored to walk with people on their sacred journey, offering companionship, and bearing witness to the ways God is at work, and to the places where that Presence may seem absent or confusing. Or if you find yourself spiritually homeless or are disentangling and rediscovering faith, I am honored to host a compassionate space.  All are welcome at the table. 

 “Spiritual direction is designed to help people

listen and respond to God – who desires

relationship, and who longs for people to

express the truth of who they are as they share

their gifts, experiences, and personhood with

others.” Sue Pickering

Like a midwife, the spiritual director, with the presence of the Holy Spirit, hosts a safe space for laboring, and bringing new life, healing, love, and direction to one’s soul.*

I am not an expert with a book full of all the right answers.  Rather, think of me as a trained support and guide, listening together with you for the Spirit’s invitations as we walk on the path together. 

If you would like to read my story about how I started with a spiritual director, click here.

  • I am indebted to spiritual director and author Margaret Guenther for this metaphor.