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IMG_0560By Stephanie Gretchen Burgevin. Stephanie is a writer and retreat leader. She is an associate faculty member of Shalem and a graduate of their Leading Contemplative Prayer Groups and Retreats Program and leads spiritual and secular programs. Stephanie manages Shalem’s blog. You can see more of her writing atblessedjourneyblog.com. Photo by Stephanie Gretchen Burgevin.

We’ve all heard the saying, when one door shuts God opens a window.

When my job was outsourced at the beginning of the year I was not clear what I was to do next. Where was God leading me? I had a sense that I was supposed to just be, do what I was already doing (writing blogs, working on our plumbing company, etc.). And, I also knew it was not forever, that something was waiting in the wings, but I couldn’t make out what that was.

At the beginning of July, Bryan Berghoef from the Shalem staff will start managing this blog. With this chapter of life closing I am better able to hear what the next step is for me. “Show me” what to do next has been a prayer of mine for months and it’s funny, but I got clear on the next step once I knew I would no longer be managing this blog.

I’ll still write a blog . Please join me at Blessed Journeys Blog where I’ll continue this walk. I’ll also write the occasional blog here. What’s new is that I’ll be completing my coursework as a spiritual director as well as planning more retreats and programs. I want to run and rush into it all, but again, Spirit is cautioning me to go slowly, breathe, take time.

It has been such a blessing to be a part of Shalem’s foray into the world of spiritual blogging (it’s always a blessing to be part of what Shalem is doing!). I thank you all for being on this journey with us and I look forward to our paths crossing again!

June 06, 2014 by Shalem Institute 6 Comments
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Greene, Dana K
Greene, Dana K
10 years ago

Many thanks for your blogs which I always read. Sending blessings as you go in a new direction. Dana Greene

stephgretchen
stephgretchen
10 years ago
Reply to  Greene, Dana K

And many thanks to you, Dana!

careyleah
careyleah
10 years ago

Thank you for your continuing words of wisdom, experience, joy and surprise! I will continue following this blog; and add another (your new one) to my morning meditation(s)…blessings

stephgretchen
stephgretchen
10 years ago
Reply to  careyleah

Thank you, Careyleah, for your kind words! Blessings!

heidi hewett
10 years ago

Yes, please keep writing!
May your path open before you, in due time. <3

stephgretchen
stephgretchen
10 years ago
Reply to  heidi hewett

Thank you, Heidi! Blessings on you and your journey as well!

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