Paula Gamble -Grant

Enjoys having a front row seat to watching God love people as she creates unhurried spaces, music and devotionals to help others lean into His embrace.

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

Rest is not a reward for faithfulness but a prerequisite for fruitfulness.Thx @aliciachole

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@hulu_support - I’ve paid for ad free what am I getting ads?

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

Amen! So many come to God, church, discipleship and even Spiritual Direction to “get a nugget” of learning of “how” to live vs. to authentically relate to other.

[chuck degroat @chuckdegroat]

We have counted on preaching and teaching to form the life of the Christian. But this strategy has not turned out well. The result is that we have multitudes of Christians who can hardly get along with themselves, much less others. ~Dallas Willard

HT @danwhitejr

[chuck degroat @chuckdegroat]

We have counted on preaching and teaching to form the life of the Christian. But this strategy has not turned out well. The result is that we have multitudes of Christians who can hardly get along with themselves, much less others. ~Dallas Willard

HT @danwhitejr

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@chuckdegroat @danwhitejr ⚡️BAM‼️

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

“Pastors without empathy are not pastoring.”

[chuck degroat @chuckdegroat]

My sabbatical has slowed me down so much that I’ve missed this important conversation. Grateful for the voices in this piece like ⁦@scotmcknight⁩ addressing the so-called “sin of empathy.” I have some thoughts…maybe later… https://t.co/By6q2wmLZK

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@chuckdegroat @scotmcknight And then there’s the lack of empathy toward the “somethings” within myself that are hurting/struggling …pushing them even further into darkness/hiding. ✌️

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@chuckdegroat …And it’s counterintuitive (to most.) Name them, sit beside the you who went through them with nonjudgmental compassion, gentleness and unhurriedness. I find this hard when the losses seem to be piling up, like they are right now. ✌️

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@sassymezzo @kkdumez Hi - former Cru staff here. I don’t know you but am holding you and your agonizing heart from a far. You are not alone and thank you for your courage to lead and live a whole gospel.

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

Live without grasping!

[chuck degroat @chuckdegroat]

“You are dust and to dust you will return.”

Our limitations are a gift. We don’t have to be superhuman. We come - wounded, weary, sick and sore.

Don’t waste much time engaging those who mock human vulnerability or weakness. Just live the humble, non-grasping way of Jesus.

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

Yes!!! This is my calling and privilege! You penned it so well, @chuckdegroat Thank you!

[chuck degroat @chuckdegroat]

“Amidst a world of outrage and indifference, the healing work more often happens in quiet places along the margins, where the traumatized and troubled have always been.” https://t.co/TuIzQJhwma

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@BethMooreLPM @drmoore Understandable...thanks for being you! Holding you in the midst of all...amazed you'd even show up.

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@chuckdegroat @scotmcknight Someone is rebuking me, asking me 2produce definitions of "sin, redemption, salvation" etc because of worry that I am no longer living/promoting a True Gospel (as defined by evangelicalism). I have no desire for definitions, just Love-in-action. Sadly, Love is not enuf 4 her.

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@lensweet And spiritual directors!

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@stephenpgrant If your faith “box” is heavily armored and you need to defend it, there is often not Love or welcome or compassion in “how” you hold what you believe. God is, by self-definition- surpassing our understanding (eph 3)

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@chuckdegroat Oh Henri

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@chuckdegroat @francisandclare Franciscan Spiritual Center in Milwaukie OR and online - emphasizes Dignity of human beings, creation, and centers on Christ.

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

Bam. Yes. This is both unnerving and relieving.

[chuck degroat @chuckdegroat]

In humility is the greatest freedom. As long as you have to defend the imaginary self that you think is important, you lose your piece of heart.

Thomas Merton

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@chuckdegroat Sorry for your losses...and yes, this was beautiful...with my mom (also dementia, died in April) we sought to give her as many beautiful and moments of joy as possible. Hard to do with dementia, but these....so priceless! Thx for sharing.

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

Today if you feel hurried or worried that you’re not doing enough, just pause... breathe... and listen for what your soul might REALLY be hungry for...

#peaceandgood #mysoulrefresh #unhurryUp!

[Angela @TheWakingTulip]

“When productivity is our main way of overcoming self-doubt, we are extremely vulnerable to rejection and criticism and prone to inner anxiety and depression. Productivity can never give the deep sense of belonging we crave.”
- @HenriNouwen

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

@sherionishi yes - not 4th or beyond...

[Paula Gamble -Grant @mysoulrefresh]

Reading a tweet about needing to fill up before pouring out FOR God. Wondering: what does that mean and does God even want that? Thots?