Tag Archives: Alice Popkorn

DIY Retreat #12: Welcoming the New Year

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

This retreat was adapted from one prepared by Mei Chang, a SoulStream partner who is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator with a heart to offer contemplative spaces in urban areas. Instructions on how to plan a personal or group retreat … Continue reading →

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A Faithful Companion

Posted on June 29, 2018 by

See the whole universe, not only as something to love but as something that can love you back. –Pierre Teilhard de Chardin As many of you know, I have a Christmas cactus in the room where I pray, write, and … Continue reading →

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Eight Weeks to the Promised Land

Posted on November 7, 2014 by

Are you wondering how I am doing since the big announcement? (If you didn’t hear the news, I will not be working at New Life Community Church after December 31. You can read more about that here). I too wondered how I would fare in … Continue reading →

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DIY Prayer Retreat #1: What God Has Given, What God Is Doing

Posted on October 1, 2014 by

Introduction: For a couple of years our contemplative group has been having one-day prayer retreats that are simple, wonderful and free. Up to eight of us have gotten together at one time. We bring our own lunch and meet for a morning or a … Continue reading →

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