by Kimberly Pelletier | Apr 5, 2016 | Soul Formation
The earth here is in the transformation of long-awaited spring. The sprouting of flowering bulbs in our front yard, and the early garlic, chives, and rhubarb already sprouting in the garden. It’s early for us here in the Midwest this year, but so very welcome. The...
by Kimberly Pelletier | Feb 23, 2016 | Featured Posts, Soul Formation
Deep, soulful transformation that actually changes your life is not elusive or magical. It is work, don’t get me wrong. But it is also simple and right in front of you. With the soul, there are no formulas, but there are ways to drink from the well of transformation...
by Kimberly Pelletier | Dec 30, 2015 | Soul Formation
I have an unpopular confession: Secretly…I have writhed against the whole self-care movement, as I am calling it. Unfortunately, I have not heard many convincing, gospel-centered frameworks for self-care. It can become so self-centered, so…self-indulgent. It...
by Kimberly Pelletier | Dec 21, 2012 | Chronicles of Grief, Soul Formation
Between working from home, basic hygiene, nourishment needs, relational needs, the holidays, oh…being pregnant, a one-year old, volunteering…yeah, I don’t seem to have time for my writing luxury these days. I have missed you all! Thanks for being patient and...
by Kimberly Pelletier | Aug 8, 2012 | Soul Formation
August here and I have not posted since June! This points to nothing other than a full summer of activity, family, friends, and visitors. Since my last post we have survived the highest heat for any July on record; began eating from our CSA box (never a dull...
by Kimberly Pelletier | Jun 22, 2012 | Retreating, Soul Formation
(Written during our family retreat vacation) I just returned from walking the Labyrinth here on the grounds of The Springs. Walking this ancient practice is meant to be a journey, spiritual and physical, to the center…the Cross of Christ. Emptying oneself of ambition...