We have heard it said so many times; “God loves you.”

 

But does God like me?

 

God not only loves you, he likes you and even delights in you. He is head over heels about you. From the moment you were created until now. Just as you are.

 

Are you one of the many people who have told me, “I know God loves me in my head, but I don’t truly believe it in my heart.”  Or perhaps you know in your heart God loves you, but for some reason you still doubt it.

 

Maybe your prayers go unanswered.  You wonder, does God hear me?  I have wondered, too.

 

Perhaps you have been hurt by life. Or things didn’t turn out the way you hoped. And you wonder where was God in all this?  I hear you.

 

Maybe you feel loved, until the wind blows up and knocks you down. Sometimes that wind is known as failure or rejection. I know that too well.

 

Maybe you are feeling dry spiritually?  Blah?  Your prayer life isn’t working for you anymore, and you want something new. I have been there.

 

Are you one of those who are burnt out on religion?  But still desire God?  That was me.

 

Like a tree firmly planted, you may feel loved by God but desire your roots to grow even deeper. To become more fully alive, bearing much fruit such as love, hope, peace, and joy.

 

Living more freely, as the person you were created to be, and fulfilling your purpose in life is possible when you are grounded as the beloved child of God. God truly delights in you, more than you know!

 

Come join me and your fellow spiritual directors for this 9-session course on Zoom. In each session, you will learn spiritual practices, reflection prompts with journaling, engage in a practice with the group, and have plenty of time to share your experience, whatever is comfortable, with your peers. Most of these practices are contemplative and based in Christian tradition.

 

Specific Topics Include:

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• Spiritual practices that deepen belovedness

• Discovering and transforming shame or core lies.

• Exploring and transforming any false image of God.

• New ways of praying that draw you closer to God.

• Navigating doubt, anger, and grief

• Exercises for letting go and detachment.

• Experiencing more of the Abundant Life (Fruit of the Spirit).

 

We will meet once a month on Thursdays, starting on February 12th and ending on November 12th, 2026 via Zoom.

 

The time will be 3:00-5:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time.

 

The cost is $199.00, which includes materials. Space is limited to 12 participants.

 

Please email me for more information at annerichardson58@gmail.com.

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I look forward to journeying with you!