by Carmen Kampman | Jun 20, 2019 | Faith, Life, Process, Spirit-Led, Transformation
The process of Becoming the best version of ourselves is hard work, don’t you think? As I am wrapping up my final hours of my four-day retreat, I am reminded of all that has transpired in the last four days. From laughter to tears to facing my shadow self to...
by Carmen Kampman | Jun 17, 2019 | Monastic, Spirit-Led, Spiritual Disciplines
How was your last silent retreat? I’m writing this blog post on a Sunday afternoon just after I’ve reviewed a suggested retreat schedule for my annual retreat. Several years ago I made a decision to annually go away on a silent or private directed retreat....
by Carmen Kampman | Mar 3, 2019 | Devotional, Faith, Life, Spirit-Led, Theology, Transformation, Women in Leadership
At the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I had awoken early this past Saturday morning. It had been a restless sleep; I occasionally have those. I knew immediately the prompting to awake was the Spirit, so I heeded the invitation to come and be present. I did my 1 Peter...
by Carmen Kampman | Feb 12, 2019 | Bible, Faith, Spirit-Led, Theology, Transformation
Yay! I’m celebrating and excited to share with you that my friend, Andrew Gabriel’s, new book Simply Spirit-Filled: Experiencing God in the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit has just been released! And a while back when Andrew (my kids fondly call him Andy, but...
by Carmen Kampman | Jan 17, 2019 | Bible, Confidence, Faith, Leading Better, Life, Self-Leadership, Spirit-Led, Transformation, Women in Leadership
In Luke 12:35-38 we’re told to “be dressed and ready for service” and to “keep our lamps burning, like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for...
by Carmen Kampman | Nov 4, 2018 | Confidence, Life, Spirit-Led, Transformation, Women in Leadership
The ’sky is the limit’ is a phrase we hear often. But what if the sky isn’t the limit? What if there’s more that God wants to do with our lives? Just mere hours ago I was sitting in the Calgary, AB airport when I felt Holy Spirit nudge me. (I’m currently sitting...