Rest. Retreat. Restore.
We have enough of the mediocre all around us everyday. Our lives are bombarded by destruction, deceit, and despair. More than ever, we need to be shaped by the poignancy of God’s presence now.
But is this actually possible? Can…
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Somewhere deep inside I am stirred. I long again to see God move in my personal, everyday life. I remember that He can move. That He does. That this is His desire. But, does this expectation…
We all have seasons in life when exhaustion sneaks up on us. Whether we’re doing much for others, doing much for ourselves, or just dealing with too much in general—Bilbo’s experience can sneak up on us as well, and like him, we realize our deep need for…
We’re excited to announce that Soul-Care is opening an office location in beautiful Santa Cruz. Located at High Street Community Church on the West side, the Soul-Care office will provide a comfortable, inviting place of safety, rest, healing, and…
Check out our visual breakdown of your Spiritual Direction experience. This tool can help first-timers and old-timers understand the main focus of the ministry of Spiritual Direction and even begin to consider core questions and make up their own self-prompts toward growth.
There are so many competing factors for our attention. Work. Relationships. Home-life. Finances. Success. Transition...
It can be so easy to neglect our souls deepest longing…
Jesus is honest: for the Christian, and every human being, there will be seasons of loss. Loss deep enough that it is like dying, a sort of spiritual dying. And it hurts…
My retreat experience was amazing. It’s hard to describe in words…some of my favorite parts were the sunrises and sunsets. Seeing God’s radiance in…
To some, these words may be appealing.
You may wonder:
What would it be like to pay attention to the voice of God in my life if I could hear from Him?
What does it look like to go on a personal retreat?
How do I structure my times with the Lord?
How can I grow my conversations with God?
To others, these words may seem daunting.
You may wonder:
How can rest be productive or helpful?
How can I unplug from technology?
What will come up when I'm alone?
How do I listen and discern God’s voice when He seems far away?
Find answers to these questions and more through...
Soul-Care Retreat
A specific time set aside to be one-on-one, just you and God…
Spiritual Direction
A trained Christian companion to meet with who can support, encourage and nourish your growing relationship with God…
Soul-Care Resources
Explore our interactive map and other resources to discover the best way for you to rest with God...














Our lives never remain in constant transfiguration, but in seasons of dryness, confusion, or disorientation, it is crucial to meditate on past moments of transfiguration—moments where God’s presence came in a very personal or powerful way to us. In darker seasons, often God’s Spirit is…