Jackie Trottmann
Jackie Trottmann is a certified Spiritual Director, international, award winning author of two books and three meditation CDs. She helps people experience God's presence in a deeper way so that they can live their life with greater joy, flow, and freedom.A Prayer for Letting Go
Letting go is scary. Letting go means letting go of control. No one wants to be out of control. But you can’t control everything. You can’t control outcomes. You have... Read More
Top 10 Inspirational Photos With Quotes
The top ten inspirational photos with quotes were taken from my Facebook page. I post a lot there now, so it’s hard to keep up with the images. I’d be... Read More
Live in the Present Moment Two Tips to Tame Run Away Thoughts
If you want to live in the present moment and tame your run-away thoughts, all you need to do is learn from animals and think like an antelope. Seriously, stay... Read More
When You are Feeling Overwhelmed and Life is Too Much to Bear Remember Easter Week
If you are going through some really tough times, and I mean really tough times: the loss of a job, the loss of a loved one either to death or... Read More
To Meditate or Not Meditate Why Some Don’t Practice Meditation
To meditate or not meditate, that is the question. Meditation has been a spiritual practice for centuries. Reducing stress, gaining focus and developing a deeper relationship with God are all... Read More
God Loves Us Especially in Our Messes
God loves us especially in our messes. This whole mess business was inspired by a huge renovation project that is going on at my church and a lovely email I... Read More
Being Happy It is Not the Pursuit of Happiness
Being happy. Are you happy? I found that happiness has more to do with being than pursuing. Perhaps the most profound example of happiness I’ve encountered was on a mission... Read More
How to Have Hope With Glimpses of Heaven
. Hope is what we cling to when everything around us can be falling apart. Having hope keeps us motivated to keep on keeping on. In the original Star Wars... Read More
A Story of How We are All Connected – Church at the Diner
This is a story of how we are all connected. This supernatural encounter happened at a local diner. Robert and I sing in our church choir, and we had a... Read More
Thanksgiving – Making Giving Thanks and Giving a Spiritual Practice
. . Thanksgiving and giving thanks is not just something we can do during a given season. Giving thanks is a worthwhile, spiritual practice. When we approach each day with... Read More