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How Contemplative Prayer Transforms the Brain, Deepens Compassion and Enhances Spiritual Sensitivity
Daily practice of Contemplative Prayer does more than deepen one’s relationship with God—it physically reshapes the brain, fostering...

Mark Hausfeld
Feb 262 min read


Preparing for Christian Pilgrimage on El Camino with Dr. Mark & Lynda Hausfeld
Embarking on the pilgrimage of El Camino de Santiago is more than just a physical journey; it is a profound spiritual adventure that...

Mark Hausfeld
Jan 302 min read


Spiritual Direction: A Companion for Your Journey to Spiritual Discovery
Spiritual direction is the gift of having a trusted companion on your spiritual formation journey—someone who listens, guides, and helps...

Mark Hausfeld
Jan 302 min read


The Healing Path: The Role of a Spiritual Director in Recovering from Spiritual Abuse
Spiritual abuse is a deeply wounding experience that can shatter trust in spiritual leaders, communities, and even God. Whether someone...
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Jan 11 min read


Advent’s Last Sunday: Love’s Ultimate Gift
I can’t believe Christmas is days away. Time passes quickly the older we get—at least, that is how it seems. However, from the world’s perspective, the Desire of Ages could not come soon enough. When God’s love incarnate left the womb of Heaven for a mother’s virgin womb in Nazareth, except for a few, the world nearly missed God’s love alive and crying in a Palestinian village. This love is not abstract or distant but tangible, earthy, and transformational, revealed in Jesus

Mark Hausfeld
Dec 21, 20241 min read


Holistic Formation: January is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month
Spiritual abuse, a misuse of power and authority within religious settings, deeply wounds individuals and communities, leaving them...

Mark Hausfeld
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Advent’s Third Sunday: A Call to Rejoice
Scripture Reading: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”...

Mark Hausfeld
Dec 14, 20242 min read


Peace: The Second Sunday of Advent
I find life at 66 years is most peaceful. The ambitions of my earlier years were either fulfilled or denied by God and people. My...

Mark Hausfeld
Dec 8, 20242 min read


Advent and Spiritual Formation
Advent, the four-week season leading up to Christmas, invites us to slow down and reflect on the profound mystery of God becoming human...

Mark Hausfeld
Dec 1, 20242 min read


Hope: The First Sunday of Advent
I'm thankful for the Pentecostal tradition I'm part of and the heritage it developed in my life. I also give thanks for the deep history...

Mark Hausfeld
Nov 30, 20243 min read


Book Suggestions for Advent & Reigniting Your Spiritual Formation
From Pastor Matt Thomas MA, Solid Rock Church, Springfield, Missouri The Fullness of Time book series - one short volume for each season:...

Mark Hausfeld
Nov 26, 20241 min read


Advent: A Sacred Reigniting of Our Spiritual Formation
Advent, the four-week season leading up to Christmas, invites us to slow down and reflect on the profound mystery of God becoming human...

Mark Hausfeld
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Developing Your Spiritual Formation Through Advent and Epiphany, the 12 Days of Christmas
As December approaches, Christians worldwide prepare for Advent—a sacred season of anticipation and reflection leading to the celebration...

Mark Hausfeld
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Questions for 11/12/24 Webinar at 11 a.m. CT - Holy Rhythms: Our Spiritual Formation as the Body of Christ with Matt Thomas
Here are questions that could guide our discussion on Advent, the church calendar, and spiritual formation. You can choose what you are...

Mark Hausfeld
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Spiritual Direction
For many in the Evangelical and Pentecostal community, Spiritual Direction may be seen with a measure of skepticism or misunderstanding....

Mark Hausfeld
Oct 31, 20242 min read


How Following the Church Calendar Enhances Spiritual Formation
From Advent to Pentecost, the Church calendar offers a rhythmic approach to Christian life that deeply enriches personal and corporate...

Mark Hausfeld
Oct 28, 20242 min read


The Practice of Christian Pilgrimage in Holistic Formation
Christian pilgrimage is a spiritual journey rooted in the pursuit of deeper communion with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Mark Hausfeld
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Fasting & Prayer with the Early Church
During the formative years of Christianity, the Church designated specific days for fasting and prayer, notably Wednesday and Friday.

Mark Hausfeld
Sep 11, 20243 min read


Where Does The Minister Turn When Discerning Mental Illness In Congregrants?
When a minister encounters a congregant exhibiting signs of distress, the challenge of discerning whether these are symptoms of a mental...

Mark Hausfeld
Aug 30, 20242 min read


How Does Having A Spiritual Director Assist A Pastor or Overseas Worker's Mental Health?
Having a Spiritual Director can immensely benefit a pastor or missionary's mental health. These roles are often demanding, involving...

Mark Hausfeld
Aug 30, 20241 min read
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