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by Patrice Gerideau
This is a place where God's story meets our story through stillness, silence, and Scripture.Join Rev. Dr. Patrice Gerideau for prayerful space to slow down, listen, reflect on Scripture, and become more attentive to God in the midst of everyday life.New reflections are shared throughout the year.
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- 2 weeks ago10 min
e108 From the Page: Be Strong in the Lord
Show Notese108 From the Page: Be Strong in the LordAbout five years ago, I found myself lying on the floor, unable to stand because the room was spinning. I remember thinking about my to-do list and the people who were depending on me. Yet, no amount of determination could get me off that floor.That experience forced me to confront something I had spent years avoiding: my own strength has limits.In this final episode of From the Page, I'm sharing a reflection on Ephesians 6:10 and what it means to be strong in the Lord rather than constantly relying upon ourselves.Paul reminds us that our strength comes from God. We are not called to manufacture endless strength through determination or willpower. We are invited to draw upon the power of the Holy Spirit.I'm still learning what it means to live with that kind of dependence upon God. But one thing is becoming clearer: God never asked me to be my own source of strength.Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–18Reflection Question: Where have you been performing strength that God wants to give you?Breath PrayerInhale: Lord, You are my strength.Exhale: I rest in Your power.A reminder for the week:Your strength has limits, but God's strength does not. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- 3 weeks ago7 min
e107 From the Page: Walking by Faith
Show Notese107 From the Page: Walking by FaithOver the years, I've watched people I love face serious health challenges. I've witnessed recoveries that felt nothing short of miraculous, but I've also experienced the worry and uncertainty that come with not knowing what will happen next.One of the things that continues to amaze me is how the very people I'm worried about often demonstrate a level of faith and peace that I'm still learning to embrace.In this episode of From the Page, I'm reflecting on those experiences and what they are teaching me about walking by faith and not by sight.I'm learning that trusting God doesn't mean we'll always receive the answers or outcomes we're hoping for. Sometimes faith means surrendering what we cannot control and trusting that God is present, even when we cannot see the way forward.Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6–7; Hebrews 11:1Reflection Question: Where in your life is God drawing you to walk by faith and not by sight?Breath PrayerInhale: Lord, I trust You.Exhale: Lead me by faith.A reminder for the week:You do not have to see the whole path to take the next step. Walk by faith, knowing that God is faithful.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- Oct 11, 202611 min
e106 From the Page: Don't Forget Your Pearls
Show Notese106 From the Page: Don’t Forget Your PearlsIn this episode of From the Page, I’m remembering my grandaunt, Lunetha “Helen” Gary, whom I knew as Aunt Helen and later came to call Auntie. She was one of three women who helped raise me, and she left me with memories, wisdom, and a few lessons I didn’t fully understand until I was older.From her piercing “Jerido eyes” and her reputation as a Fussbox to her unforgettable banana pudding, Auntie had a way of making her presence known. One of the lessons she passed down was simple: “Don’t forget your pearls.” It was her way of reminding me to carry myself with dignity.But this story is about more than the wisdom she shared. It’s also about how our relationship changed over time. Through conversations about childhood hurts and misunderstandings, we came to know one another differently. In our later years, I discovered a softer, more tender relationship with a woman who had helped shape me.Join me as I reflect on the lessons we inherit, the people we come to understand differently with time, and the memories that remain long after they’re gone.Reflection Question: As you think about the people who have helped shape your life, is there someone you have come to understand differently with time? What has changed in the way you see them?Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- Oct 4, 20268 min
e105 From the Page: Let God Be the Shepherd
Show Notese105 From the Page: Let God Be the ShepherdEpisode SummaryThis month, I’m sharing from some of the things I’ve been writing lately. In this episode, I’m sitting with Psalm 23 and the reminder that if the Lord is our Shepherd, then we are not.For those of us who are accustomed to working, helping, solving problems, and carrying responsibility, that can be difficult to receive. Psalm 23 invites us to trust the Shepherd enough to rest, follow where God leads, and receive the restoration we need.ScripturePsalm 23:1–3 (NIV)1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,3 he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right pathsfor his name’s sake.Breath PrayerInhale: The Lord is my Shepherd.Exhale: I do not have to carry it all.SoulWork InvitationWhat have I been carrying that belongs to the Shepherd?Closing BlessingMay the Good Shepherd quiet the voice that tells you everything depends upon you. May God lead you toward still waters. May Christ free you from burdens you were never meant to carry. May the Spirit restore the tired and depleted places within you. May you have the courage to rest, the grace to follow, and the humility to receive. The Lord is your Shepherd. You do not have to carry it all. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- Sep 27, 20266 min
e104 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Self-Control
Show Notese104: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Self-ControlEpisode SummaryCreative discipline creates room for faithful writing. In this final episode, we reflect on protecting our attention, honoring our commitments, and stewarding the gifts God has entrusted to us.ScriptureGalatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE)Writing InvitationWhat practice would help your writing flourish?Breath PrayerInhale: God, strengthen my discipline. Exhale: Help me create faithfully.Closing ReflectionBefore we write words, God is writing within us.Closing BlessingMay God strengthen your discipline and focus. May Christ free you from what keeps you from creating. May the Spirit guide your habits and commitments. May you find freedom through faithful practice. May your writing flourish through intentional care. May you become the writer God is forming you to be. In Jesus’ name, amen.Series Closing ReflectionThe fruit of the Spirit is not simply a list of qualities to achieve. It is evidence of a life being cultivated by God.As writers of faith, we are invited to consider not only the stories we create but the person becoming capable of carrying those stories. Love teaches us to see. Joy teaches us to receive. Peace teaches us to listen. Patience teaches us to wait. Kindness teaches us to care. Goodness teaches us to offer. Faithfulness teaches us to remain. Gentleness teaches us to surrender. Self-control teaches us to steward. Before we write words, God is writing within us. May the Spirit continue cultivating the soul behind the story. In Jesus’ name, amen. Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- Sep 20, 20265 min
e103 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Gentleness
Show Notese103: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating GentlenessEpisode SummaryGentleness teaches us to carry our gifts with humility and grace. Together, we'll explore how a teachable spirit shapes both the writer and the writing.ScriptureGalatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE)Writing InvitationWhere is God inviting greater humility in your writing?Breath PrayerInhale: Christ, make me gentle. Exhale: Teach me humility.Closing ReflectionBefore we write words, God is writing within us.Closing BlessingMay God hold your gifts with tenderness. May Christ guide you in humility and confidence. May the Spirit soften your heart toward others. May you receive correction as an invitation to grow. May your creativity remain rooted in grace. May gentleness shape both your words and your witness. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- Sep 13, 20265 min
e102 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Faithfulness
Show Notese102: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating FaithfulnessEpisode SummaryFaithfulness is the quiet discipline of returning to the work, even when no one is watching. In this episode, we reflect on remaining committed to the calling to write.ScriptureGalatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE)Writing InvitationWhat writing commitment are you being invited to keep?Breath PrayerInhale: God, strengthen my faithfulness. Exhale: Help me remain with the work.Closing ReflectionBefore we write words, God is writing within us.Closing BlessingMay God sustain you in your calling. May Christ remind you that hidden work still matters. May the Spirit strengthen your commitment and courage. May you continue creating with faith and trust. May your perseverance become part of your testimony. May faithfulness shape the writer you are becoming. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
- Sep 6, 20265 min
e101 The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating Goodness
Show Notese101: The Fruitful Writer: Cultivating GoodnessEpisode SummaryWhat are we offering the world through our writing? This episode reflects on goodness as an invitation to create words that are shaped by truth, beauty, and love.ScriptureGalatians 5:22–23 (NRSVUE)Writing InvitationWhat truth are you called to share?Breath PrayerInhale: God, form goodness within me. Exhale: May my words give life.Closing ReflectionBefore we write words, God is writing within us.Closing BlessingMay God guide your creative offerings. May Christ shape your words with goodness. May the Spirit give you discernment and courage. May your writing serve what is true and beautiful. May your stories bring encouragement and hope. May goodness flow through the work of your hands. In Jesus’ name, amen.Go Deeper: Notes for the JourneyIf you desire to go deeper this week, I invite you to join my newsletter, Notes for the Journey. Subscribers receive additional resources—guided reflections, Scripture, and practices that are not shared on the podcast or in these notes. It’s a quiet space to continue this work with God, slowly and prayerfully, throughout the week.[Join here]If you’d like to help sustain this work, you’re welcome to support it here.Until next time, may God bless and keep you, may God’s face shine upon you, and may God grant you peace as you continue your SoulWork.Disclaimer: The content shared on the SoulWork Sanctuary podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While I am an ordained minister and trained spiritual director, I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional. This podcast does not provide medical or mental health advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional care. Please seek support from a qualified provider if needed.
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