Tag Archives: Johnny Sears

The Last Word

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Esther Hizsa

I told my spiritual director about a recent experience of feeling like a bull in a china shop. In situations like this, I’m reminded of the Nissan Bluebird we briefly owned. Two decades ago when our family was sailing around … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Spiritual Direction, Stories | Tagged C33 Nissan Laurel RD, deeper trust, Esther Hizsa, insecurity, JChubby, John 11:25, Johnny Sears, Nissan Bluebird, resurrection, spiritual direction, spiritual director, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver | 2 Comments

Autumn Leaves

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Esther Hizsa

Sometimes I’m a bull in a china shop. No matter how cautiously I tread, I break a family heirloom or someone gets cut by shards of glass. I regret the mayhem I’ve caused and feelings of insecurity rise up. Will … Continue reading →

Posted in Poverty of Spirit, Prayer, Reflections | Tagged Autumn Bench, Autumn Colors, change, Courtyard Japanese, Esther Hizsa, Garden, insecurity, Jim Choate, Johnny Sears, letting go, loss, Markus Stöber, peaceful-jp-scenery (busy), spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Transformation | 2 Comments

DIY Prayer Retreat #10: The Days of Autumn

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Esther Hizsa

Here’s another one-day prayer/silent retreat outline. Boelle Kirby adapted it from sections of “Befriending Insecurity” by Johnny Sears in Weavings Journal, Nov/Dec/Jan 2016-17, and May I Have This Dance by Joyce Rupp. You’ll find the introduction to Do It Yourself group prayer retreats here and other … Continue reading →