INTRODUCING OUR LENT THEME:
CULTIVATING THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
Lent is when we set aside intentional time to till the soil of our spiritual lives. A time to add some nutrients and remove any rocks or weeds that may be blocking growth. This image fits perfectly with the theme for our Living Compass Lent booklet this year: “Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit.” The nine fruits of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5 will be our focus, and who among us can’t benefit from a focus on cultivating love, peace, joy, kindness, faithfulness, generosity, gentleness, patience, and self-control?
Again, we are blessed to have the voices of so many gifted writers. It takes a village, and we are grateful for those who have contributed their voices to our booklet.
We are also grateful for the many villages, i.e., congregations, that use our Lent resources to cultivate spiritual growth in their local communities. The soil of each of your communities is where the fruits of the Spirit can best take root.
It is an honor to come alongside you and support your essential work.
With deep gratitude,
Scott Stoner, Living Compass Founder and Director
ENGAGING WITH US THROUGHOUT THE 2025 LENT SEASON
Explore our printed devotional with daily reflections and questions used by tens of thousands across denominations to prepare for the coming of Easter. It's ideal for individual use, congregational programs, classes, small groups, and retreats.
You can download the Lent 2025 informational flyer and PDF versions of the English and Spanish devotionals and decide how you would like to engage with our materials this Lenten season.
Printed books will be available for order in early January. That day, another email will include easy-to-use links and helpful ordering hints, or you can order directly on our website.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
At The Living Compass Initiative, we have created a variety of wellness programs & resources. Click the photos below to learn more.
LIVING COMPASS PODCAST
Podcast
Drawing on his forty years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist and an Episcopal minister, Scott Stoner provides insight on the integration of spirituality and wellness to help listeners navigate their lives and their relationships with greater awareness and intention.”
Six-minute episodes are released two-three times each week. This podcast is part of the overall Living Compass Initiative.
WEEKLY COLUMN
Weekly Column
Our weekly column is a collection of columns (over 500) sharing lessons focused on wellness that are both current and timeless. Written by the Rev. Dr. Scott Stoner, the creator of the Living Compass Wellness Initiative, these columns cover a new topic each week, providing insight and wisdom for our everyday lives.
Click the button below to sign up for the e-mail version of the weekly column. You can unsubscribe at any time. This weekly article can be shared with your community electronically and/or used for group discussion.
SELF ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Our Self Assessment is designed to help you assess the following areas of wellness in your own life: Care of Body, Stress, Vocation, Organization, Rest & Play, Spirituality, Emotions, and Relationships. It is meant to be a snapshot of your current life and a tool used to help you focus your future wellness goals.
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RESOURCES
We are happy to offer a variety of resources to support our wellness programs in our online store. There you will find products to support our adult, teen, and parent programs, as well as Advent & Lent devotionals. This is also where you can sign up for in-person trainings. Explore and learn more about our resources by visiting by clicking the button below.
WELLNESS RELATED LEARNING
Education is a priority for us at The Living Compass Initiative. See below to learn about our educational wellness offerings.
