Sabbath

Sabbath

Sabbath & the secret quiet place Sabbath I had no idea how much I would be tempted with work and distractions of every kind once I committed to daily quiet time and a weekly Sabbath. It’s been about 9 years, and I’m still not perfect. If I were to boil...
About Alena

About Alena

updated Sept 8, 2024 About Alena She loves 💕: ☕️ Coffee📚 Reading🎶 A Great Jam🌮 🥑 Tacos and Guacamole🔥 Convos with Wholehearted Friends around a Fire🚗🌵Driving (& Worshiping) with the Windows Down in Glorious Fall Weather🏜Traveling to Incredible Views✨ Shooting...
What is a Christian Mystic?

What is a Christian Mystic?

June 14, 2021 What is a Christian Mystic? You probably came here with some ideas about what those two words mean. Then, if you search, Google will send you into all kinds of scary rabbit holes. So before it gets crazy, this is how I define a Christian Mystic…....
Spiritual vs Religious

Spiritual vs Religious

June 28, 2021 Spiritual vs. Religious Throughout history, kings and queens, pastors and leaders, family members, and next-door neighbors have given Christianity a bad reputation. Whether they used their religious authority as an abuse of power or we just met a good...
What is Spiritual Formation?

What is Spiritual Formation?

My Story and Ministry What is (traditional) spiritual formation? My introduction to seminary made a deep impression on my view and embrace of spiritual formation through direction/mentorship. I view spiritual formation as a way of life because I believe everything is...