Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box

“Love each other, be deep-spirited friends” (Philippians 2:1, MSG).

I have been incredibly blessed by deep-Spirited friends who don’t jump to offer advice, but instead, we employ the power of appropriate questions, extend grace, and openly share our personal journeys of following Jesus, including our triumphs and struggles.

It’s taken a bit to get here and I tell about the journey more in-depth in my book: “God, Show Me More of You”

It’s an extraordinary experience when a friend opens up their heart and life in a manner that strengthens not only your bond with them but also your connection with Christ within them.

We all yearn for “deep-spirited friendships” that enable us to navigate life’s highs and lows together, witnessing God’s hand at work, shaping us into Christ’s likeness, and involving us in His kingdom purposes.

Almost a century ago, the evangelical mystic and missionary Frank Laubach expressed:

“It seems that we rarely do anyone much good unless we share the profound experiences of our souls. Concealing the best within us behind small talk is a disapproved norm. The common practice of engaging in trivial conversation when we meet and concealing our souls with a veil is unsuitable. If we lack anything meaningful to reveal other than small talk, then we should strive for greater soul enrichment.

For me, this ongoing spiritual journey holds immeasurable significance; it’s the most vital topic I know to discuss. I’ll continue discussing it as long as there are willing listeners. My hunger – oh, how I hunger! – is for others to share their soul adventures with me.” (Letters by a Modern Mystic, p. 11; entry for January 26, 1930).

This wonderfully describes the community that has developed of women hearing God together who have lovingly called themselves, “The Freedom Coaching Circle.”

Consider joining us if you are a woman hungry to go deeper.