Spiritual Direction with Jodie Goens, M. A.

08/07/2026

This was 12 years ago on Pilgrimage in San Francisco with Louisiana UMC Conference. It was a wonderful trip with amazing people! You never know when or where you will find a labyrinth! I went on this trip because a friend who had signed up couldn't and I took her place. I almost turned it down. A word of advice-say Yes! to invitations and opportunities to feed your soul!

08/05/2026

This Slow Drawing is helping me calm and enjoy images. Like sandplay, it is a great way to enter a meditative frame of mind and heart.

Day 5 already! 🎉

Working small has a way of teaching us big lessons.

Maybe you've discovered that you don't need nearly as much time as you thought. Maybe you've realized perfection isn't nearly as important as simply beginning. Or maybe you've remembered how much joy there is in making something with your own two hands.

Whatever you've learned this week, I hope you'll carry it with you long after the challenge ends.

I'd love to hear from you: What's been your biggest surprise so far during the Inchie Challenge?

08/03/2026

Hello August! Here's two opportunities to join with others in listening for the still small voice of God and then sharing the inner journey.

07/20/2026

It was a good day for walking the labyrinth with the amazing young people of Hendrix Youth Institute. Everyone of them were familiar with the labyrinth! Our journeys continue!

07/14/2026

07/14/2026

Thank you to NLRFUMC for all the support! You don't have to be a member to attend this mini-retreat. All are welcome!

07/13/2026

I was introduced to Sandplay when I was in training for Spiritual Direction. It seemed like an answer to prayer. I prayed to let go of old ways that were no longer working and opened up to creative new ways. God created us in God's image. We all create every day when we follow Spirit's guidance. We create through our meal choices, clothing, home decor, the cards we write and send, the books we read, the flowers we plant. Stop saying you are not creative (if you say that!) and open up to inspiration! Come play in the sand!

07/11/2026

There are still openings in the afternoon or evening. If you would like to come a different day, individually or with friends, reach out to me and we can schedule!

Spiritual Direction Opportunity: Small Group for Adults
"Called to be CO-Creators: Mini Retreat with Sandplay"
Tuesday, July 14
1 p.m. meeting OR 5:30 p.m. meeting
Location: NLRFUMC | 6701 JFK BLVD, North Little Rock, AR

We will gather at NLRFUMC in the Spiritual Direction room and will use scripture and inspirational readings to focus our time.
Monthly themes will reflect the season of the Christian or calendar year or a particular season or concern of life.

The rhythm of the group will include centering time, readings, sandplay, quiet reflection and sharing.

This is an open group. Attend as you are able.
Group size is limited to eight. Registration is required.

$25 fee is payable with cash, check or Venmo.

What is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual Direction is an invitation to take one hour a month to focus on inner life and one’s relationship to the Divine. This is a time to slow down, breathe deeply and quiet the noise of the world. It is a time to connect with who you are created to be and to live more truly from that identity.

Spiritual Direction helps to:
-tune into the still small voice of God
-identify and trust spiritual experiences
-put faith and beliefs into words
-discern and make decisions
-express hopes, struggles, losses and joy
-explore meaningful prayer practices

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.jodiegoens.com/services

06/09/2026

Still looking for two people for this evening's time. Let me know if you are interested.

Come play in the sand and explore what it means to become like little children...how to incorporate playfulness in our spiritual practices.

06/09/2026

Come play in the sand and explore what it means to become like little children...how to incorporate playfulness in our spiritual practices.