Category: Spirituality

Topics pertain in some way to the unseen realm of Reality, the inner world, or the Divine, most often in a Christian and ecumenical context with the assumption that all people are in reality, beings with and of spirit.

The Soldier who cut his Cape in Half: Martin of Tours [SSL 321]

Learning charity through the story of teenage Roman soldier Martin of Tours from Christian historian, theologian, and writer Justo L. González

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After you listen, you can find a link to read from resource by Dr Gonzáles
visit and contribute on the Substack page: ⬇️
https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/149066015

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Don’t miss my conversation about Devotions and Spiritual Practices with amazing guidance-giving YouTuber Tiffany Dawn

image shows a young soldier on horrseback helping a cold poor man

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I invite you to read and grow with the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within (my first book with Broadleaf Books)
🎁 ❤️ 
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your book group to say “hello”, answer your questions, and hear your thoughts.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️Do you want Patron DETAILS?

In short, Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help offset my ongoing expenses so I can continue creating. $1 to start. That’s it.

Supporting at $5 + entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin. But, you can follow for free and see public posts and monthly Spiritual Challenges.

It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle” of financial supporters.

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You can show your appreciation and make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

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Thank you very much.
-Lisa

What is to Blame? [SSL 320]

Today, a reading from Howard Thurman and offering a reflection that also includes Abba Evagrius’s view of agency.

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After you listen,
visit and contribute on the Substack page: ⬇️ https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/148158271

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Don’t miss my conversation about Devotions and Spiritual Practices with amazing guidance-giving YouTuber Tiffany Dawn

Can you contribute a little today, friend?
As a (Patreon) supporter, you unlock many extras (at http://patreon.com/sparkmymuse $5 level, and up).

but. there’s. more.
It ALSO includes everything on the paid level at the Substack site. For more info scroll down.⬇️

I invite you to read and grow with the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within (my first book with Broadleaf Books)
🎁 ❤️ 
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your book group to say “hello”, answer your questions, and hear your thoughts.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️Do you want Patron DETAILS?

In short, Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help offset my ongoing expenses so I can continue creating. $1 to start. That’s it.

Supporting at $5 + entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin. But, you can follow for free and see public posts and monthly Spiritual Challenges.

It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle” of financial supporters.

Join us for…
THE QUARTERLY CHALLENGE.
Find out more.
There’s no cost, just start here

You can show your appreciation and make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

 It’s listeners like you make this work possible. 
Thank you very much.
-Lisa

Faith & Writing [SSL 319]

Today, includes PJP on Quaker John Woolman and what it means to come to consensus through non violence which should be at the heart of the democratic process and our human relationships.

I’m reading some bits from Politics of the Brokenhearted: On Holding Tensions of Democracy written by a hero of mine Parker J. Palmer.

He’s been a guest on Spark My Muse before and someone I’ve learned from and shared about for years. He even very kindly “highly recommended” and endorsed my first published book The Wild Land Within (2021) and he was the keynote speaker at the Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin University in 2018.

It’s the same place I hope to share about the Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers in 2026 when my book comes out. Will you nominate me to speak there?
NOMINATION LINK

ALSO Here is Helpful Info to fill out the form can be found here: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/148454851

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The Scandal of Secret Giving [SSL 318]

Reflecting on the scandalous spiritual practice of giving in secret 
(The challenge for Sept 2024)

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(Music featured in episode is Ketsa, Hear Echoes)

After you listen,
come and visit the Subscriber page for more: ⬇️

https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/148158271

Can you contribute a little today, friend?
As a (Patreon) supporter, you unlock many extras (at http://patreon.com/sparkmymuse $5 level, and up).

but. there’s. more.
It ALSO includes everything on the paid level at the Substack site. For more info scroll down.⬇️

Listen to THE INTERVIEW with Parker J. Palmer: https://lisadelay.com/blog/eps-133-guest-parker-j-palmer-penetrating-illusions-on-the-brink-of-everything/

I invite you to read and grow with the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within (my first book with Broadleaf Books)
🎁 ❤️ 
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your book group to say “hello”, answer your questions, and hear your thoughts.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️You want Patron DETAILS?

In short, Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help offset my ongoing expenses so I can continue creating. $1 to start. That’s it.

Supporting at $5 + entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin. But, you can follow for free and see public posts and monthly Spiritual Challenges.

It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle” of financial supporters.

Join us for…
THE QUARTERLY CHALLENGE.
Find out more.
There’s no cost, just start here

You can show your appreciation and make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

 It’s listeners like you make this work possible. 
Thank you very much.
-Lisa

A restful musing: Robert the contemplative [SSL 317]

Robert the contemplative’s work is the feature today. “I do not Dream of Labor”

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(featured image is created using AI. Music featured in episode is Little Mozart by Serge Quadrado)

After you listen,
come and visit the Subscriber page for the link to the original pieces and more about Robert J Monson ⬇️
https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/147823656

To hear another episode that is a conversation between me and Robert: https://lisadelay.com/blog/eps-215-a-vision-for-rest-peace-and-love-guest-robert-j-monson/

Can you contribute a little today?
As a (Patreon) supporter, you unlock many extras (at http://patreon.com/sparkmymuse $5 level, and up).

but. there’s. more.
It ALSO includes everything on the paid level at the Substack site. For more info scroll down.

I invite you to read and grow with the spiritual formation book I wrote called The Wild Land Within (my first book with Broadleaf Books)
🎁 ❤️ 
Just click the book or google search the title to get one, or get a few for a book club.
I’m happy to meet up with your book group to say “hello”, answer your questions, and hear your thoughts.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️You want PatronDETAILS?

In short, Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses so I can continue creating. $1 to start. That’s it.

Supporting at $5 + entitles you to many posts, perks, and goodies that unlock once you begin. But, you can follow for free and see public posts and monthly Spiritual Challenges.

It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle” of financial supporters.

Join us for…
THE QUARTERLY CHALLENGE.
Find out more.
There’s no cost, just start here

You can show your appreciation and make a one-time contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

 It’s listeners like you make this work possible. 
Thank you very much.
-Lisa