Spiritual Direction with Jodie Goens, M. A.

11/02/2025

Peace to you from the labyrinth center on this beautiful fall evening of All Saints Weekend.

10/25/2025

What a rich morning walking the labyrinth and sharing our stories of faith and life!

10/24/2025

The Sensory Sanctuary was the perfect place for some peace and quiet time amidst all the festivities. Kids colored, laced pumpkin sewing cards and made rainsticks.

10/22/2025

What a joy to be with students at Hendrix Chapel to explore the questions, "Who am I? Who are we?" The students are loving and caring, intelligent and curious as the miniatures in their community tray demonstrate.
God's Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are...Father and children. Love and beloved.
-Romans 8:16

10/19/2025

All are invited to walk, whether the labyrinth is brand new to you or a longtime friend.

Jodie Goens, Spiritual Director in Residence at NLRFUMC is offering a wonderful, prayerful opportunity for those who wish to participate.

👣You may be wondering, what is a labyrinth walk? The labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool. It is not a maze, but a winding path from the edge to the center and back out again. It is a three-fold walk where you will:
1. Release your prayers
2. Receive from God.
3.Return to the World

The labyrinth helps to quiet the mind, be present to the body, and listen for the still,
small voice within. When we walk in community, we see we are all on a journey together, yet we are each on our own walk.

Event details:
Those who wish to attend will gather at 9 a.m.
A prayer and guidance for walking will be offered.
We will walk together.
Then you are welcome to go about your day or to linger on the grounds till noon.
This is a peaceful place that my husband and I are eager to share.
You may walk the labyrinth again, sit and pray, enjoy nature,
Journal, play or do your own art or handiwork.
Feel free to invite friends and family.

*Comfortable, closed toe shoes are suggested.
**Water, bug spray and sun screen will be provided.
***Carpooling is encouraged when possible.

You must RSVP to attend. RSVP by emailing: jodiegoens@att.net
For more information about Spiritual Direction, this event and Jodie, please visit her website:
https://www.jodiegoens.com/

10/19/2025

I am looking forward to worship with the students of Hendrix!

Jodie Goens is Spiritual Director in Residence at First United Methodist Church of North Little Rock. Jodie has a passion for working with individuals and small groups to quiet the mind and reflect at a deeper level for the movement of Spirit in their lives. With her gentle presence and perceptive listening, Jodie is a companion to children, youth and adults while they explore the inner journey and connect to outer life with authenticity. Sandplay and the Labyrinth are tools that facilitate healing and growth path of transformation. Jodie earned a master’s in counseling from Louisiana Tech. She is retireed as a Licensed Profesional Counselor. Jodie is certified in Spiritual Direction through the Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. She is trained in sandplay through the Sandplay Therapists of America. She is a certified Labyrinth Facilitator with Veriditas. Following a full career as a school counselor, Jodie is in awe of how her walk with God has unfolded.

09/29/2025

Let's play. Only when we play do we truly celebrate. -Br. David Steindl-Rast
Do you have good memories of playing in the sand as a child? Do you like the feel of the sand when you go to the beach?
What other ways to you like to play?

09/22/2025

My heart is full. Worshipping at First United Methodist Church of North Little Rock! A UMC policy of Grace over Greed is being preached! Thank you Rev. Maxine Allen.

09/22/2025

I am thankful for First United Methodist Church of North Little Rock and being asked, "Are you building walls or bridges?"
I'm for bridges and for loving my neighbors! Thank you, Rev. Maxine Allen for being a trail blazer and for sharing your faith story!

02/08/2025

I am working on a backyard classical labyrinth. If you have rocks that you would like included, I am accepting donations in the central Arkansas area. Size is as much as can be held in one strong hand or smaller. Thank you. I’m curious and grateful to hear from you.

02/04/2025

Beautiful! 🔔 ❤️🕊️ 🌀

01/27/2025

What if you had a place to go one hour every month where you could close the door to the noise of the world, quiet your thoughts, slow your pace, breathe deeply and listen for the still small voice of God, all the while having a caring, listening companion by your side? Might you discover more of the life God created for you? Might you be more intentional on your spiritual path? This is what Spiritual Direction offers. I'm available to answer questions or schedule a session if this speaks to your inner longing.