Up till now I have mostly used my own descriptions. Let’s add a couple thoughts from the Bible. One Biblical writer, after scrawling a long list of things that should no longer be found in the Christian’s life, says this: “Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and [...]
As we consider "spiritual coaching," let me throw another term at you that will round out the picture. Realize first that I am using "spiritual coaching" as a blanket term for "spiritual direction" and "spiritual counseling." We use "spiritual direction" to refer to "tune-ups" for the soul and "spiritual counseling" for "fix-ups" for the soul [...]
If you have never heard of spiritual coaching (counseling for your inner life) you certainly do not know what to expect should you decide you want or need some! Those that are familiar know that once you have tried it, it is not as scary as it seemed beforehand. Many of you feel about opening [...]
Who is it for? It is for all of us. All who would like something more than fluffy ideas, silhouettes on sunset backgrounds, and warm feelings! If you do a Google image search for “spiritual” you will find a bunch of mystical, blurry-edged pictures of people in very pious poses, activities and locations. There are [...]
Spiritual coaching is simply “coming home” to a significant relationship with God. Spiritual coaches join with and helping others in the adventure of knowing (experiencing) God deeply and following him fully. “Spirituality” from a Christian point of view is about humanity in relationship with God. It is about being far from him and the process of [...]
