Within each of us lies the desire
to find meaning beyond the moment…
to discover our true selves…
to grow closer to God
and to one another.
A spiritual director can help you satisfy this deep, unmet longing.
What is Spirituality?
Spirit comes from the Latin word 'spire' which means 'to breathe'. In essence, our spirit is what makes us alive. Spirituality is the practice of staying consciously connected with what makes us alive...within our own selves, with God, and with others..
What is Personal Spiritual Guidance and Direction?
Spiritual Direction is deeply rooted in the Christian tradition since people sought the wisdom of the desert mentors and mystics in the third and fourth centuries. It is found in many major religious traditions. A spiritual director meets you where you are on your spiritual journey; whether you are active in a faith community or have not found your needs served by traditional religion.Explore:
Spiritual direction encourages you to explore a closer relationship with God. In the midst of a busy life, many people find it difficult to notice God’s action in their daily affairs. Yet, at the deepest level, all of us long for a more conscious experience of God’s presence and love.
Discern God’s Presence:
In spiritual direction, you reflect deeply on the experiences of your daily life. Gradually, you may begin to recognize God’s presence and grace in your life. You may come to realize how God’s spirit is truly with you every day and everywhere. You will be assisted in recognizing how the Holy Spirit, the true director, is leading and directing you toward a way of life that fosters an inner sense of well-being, and of experiencing love, peace and joy. You discover that God has been waiting for you to seek this closer relationship.
Spiritual direction is about awareness—looking at the many ways your life is influenced by culture, family, your past, relationships, religious background and beliefs, and other factors. It is a vehicle for discerning which of these influences are leading you toward God and wholeness, and which are not, and then making life-giving choices.
Grapple With Questions:
A spiritual director supports you as you grapple with the questions of life and over time, live into the answers or learn to live with the questions. Questions such as “Where was God in this situation?” “Why does God allow pain and suffering?” “How is God seeking expression through me?” “What is God’s will for my life or in this situation?” How do I begin?
If you are interested in
learning more, contact Barb or Cathy at the phone numbers or email
addresses listed above. They look forward to encouraging you and
growing with you on the spiritual journey. | Who are the
Spiritual Directors
at Easter?
Barbara Brodsho, M.A. Theology, is a certified spiritual director and a healing touch spiritual ministry practitioner who has a private  practice out of her home in Eagan called Sacred Connections. She has been a member at Easter for over 20 years; serving as a staff member, on various committees including the church council, and volunteering in the church school and confirmation ministries. In addition to her private practice, she also works at Well Within (www.wellwithin.org), a nonprofit holistic health and wellness center in St. Paul where she manages the office, provides healing touch and spiritual direction, and leads retreats and workshops. Learn more about Barb's Spiritual Direction practice or her healing touch practice. Barb can be contacted at 651-428-1872 or at Barb_Brodsho@yahoo.com
Cathy Nordheim, M.A. Theology, M.A. Education is a certified spiritual director and consultant to spirituality programs at St.  Catherine University in St. Paul. She has a private practice at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights, where she provides individual spiritual direction and facilitates classes, workshops and retreats for area ELCA congregations. Cathy served an internship at Easter in 2006 and continues to offer events that focus on growing in relationship with Jesus Christ. With a particular interest in wellness ministries and in collaboration with parish nurses, Cathy’s work focuses on the integration of body, mind and spirit. Learn more about Cathy’s Spiritual Direction practice. Cathy can be contacted at 651-460-4637 or at cathynordheim@gmail.com
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