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I am a writer, teacher, trained therapist and certified spiritual director. In all of these spaces, I co-journey with others as they walk with God. Thanks for stopping by, I pray you find something here that nourishes your soul.
Come Away and Rest
A Companion for Your Spiritual Retreat
Step out of the noise and into sacred stillness.
Come Away and Rest is a gentle guide to help you reclaim peace through the ancient rhythms of solitude, silence, and spiritual renewal. Whether you’re navigating grief, transition, or everyday weariness, this book offers a path toward healing and clarity in God’s presence.
Come Away and Rest equips you with:
Practical guidance for planning a personal retreat
Six customizable retreat formats—from half-day to multi-day
Insightful reflections and post-retreat practices
Designed for both first-time and seasoned retreat-goers, Come Away and Rest is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover the rest your soul was made for.
WRITINGS
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In the beginning, we are told, God created the heavens and the earth. Before this moment, the earth was formless and void, a chaotic nothingness.
This retreat guide is intended for the person who is curious about an individual retreat but unsure where to start. Included are practical tools, things
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It started with buying life insurance. I’ve never had it, and started looking at policies the week my mother-in-law was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She
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