Tag Archives: Esther Hizsa

The Invisible Gardener

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Esther Hizsa

What feelings emerged for you when you read last Friday’s post? Perhaps you were drawn to that idyllic picture of God and prayer, yet frustrated because it’s nothing like your experience. Perhaps for you, prayer is as dry and unattractive … Continue reading →

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Supervision Examen: An Ignatian reflection for spiritual directors

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Esther Hizsa

Here is a helpful reflection for spiritual directors to use after offering spiritual direction. After offering spiritual direction, take some time to pray with what transpired. Begin by opening yourself to Christ’s presence. Descend with your mind into your heart and look into … Continue reading →

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God Isn’t Always Trying to Teach Us Stuff

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Esther Hizsa

 “If God speaks anywhere, it is into our personal lives that he speaks…” – Frederick Buechner, Now and Then: A Memoir of Vocation God knows our thoughts even before we do (Psalm 139). And having heard all our thoughts, God must … Continue reading →

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Where Do You Want to Live?

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Esther Hizsa

I have no doubt that God was speaking to me—in the incident with my cell phone, in conversations with friends, and in the scriptures I read. The message is clear: “You are precious to me. I will look after you, … Continue reading →

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Hidden in the Cleft of the Rock

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Esther Hizsa

One Friday I misplaced my cell phone. I went back to Heidi’s place where I thought I had left it. I was about to go inside to find it when Fred said, “Look down.” My cell phone was in the gravel … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Dead Alternator to Raise a Village

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Esther Hizsa

My stomach felt queasy. How was this was going to work out? We were camping in Washington State when the alternator of our ’91 Mazda died. At least that’s what Fred suspected after he checked under the hood. “The kicker … Continue reading →

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This Journey Begins

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Esther Hizsa

When we pray, God is usually silent. This makes relating to God awkward, to say the least.  Books have been written over the centuries that tell us how to overcome this problem, but few show us. No matter how many … Continue reading →

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