Not faster. Not louder. Just deeper. The Compass is a companion for those who want more than information—who are hungry for transformation. Spiritual practices, honest reflection, and formation tools for a life with Jesus shaped from the inside out.
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A Presence and a Community
Friday, October 9, 2026
For new readers: The Compass is a newsletter on spiritual formation, and "Wanderings" is its Friday series. A deeper life with God requires an inward journey, but the journey doesn’t stay inward only. It moves...
The Timeline of a Longing
Thursday, October 8, 2026
For new readers: The Compass is a newsletter on spiritual formation, and “The Word“ is one of its recurring series. It’s built on a simple conviction that learning how to get more from scripture when we read...
What the Church Is For
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
For new readers: The Compass is a newsletter on spiritual formation, and “The Ruins“ is one of its recurring series. Every Wednesday it asks what the church was originally built to be and what it might look...
Welcome Home!
Honest confession: I probably don’t have much for you today.
How is that for an opening line that might cause you to want to read a few more?!
My heart is full today. I’m home! I’ll say it again: my heart is full.
I’m glad you’...
A Brief Pause
Writing The Compass makes my heart sing. I love being part of a community that is wanting to find the way to a deeper life with Jesus. I shake my head in wonder when I see there are subscribers in 43 states and 25 countries. Our hunger for...
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Many feel unrooted, hungry, and unsure where to turn for soul-deep formation. The church once guided us. Often, it no longer does. Here, we remember how. We make space to slow down, listen well, and walk with God—one honest step at a time.
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