Signpost Inn

Prayer isn't for God. It's for you!

I’ll admit it. I feel guilty about my prayer life. I think “When was the last time I really prayed? I mean, really took time and intentionally spent it with God?” Surely if I just had a more intentional spiritual routine, I'd feel better about my relationship with God. Right!? And I’m a spiritual director, for crying out loud. I teach this stuff! I should know better. I should do better! Maybe you feel the same "I-should-pray-more" weight? Maybe you share the nagging belief that your happiness depends on your performance for God?

Brandon Booth

October 28, 2025

A Booth in a Coffee Shop

I shake my head at myself: good heavens, why am I so afraid of their opinion? Why does it feel like my validity rests on my perception of these lovely people’s perception of my perception of someone’s perception … arghh!!I just need to be anchored! I just need to know that I’m ok before I put myself out there. And then I notice the empty seat across the table, in my safe booth. I take a deep breath, and I invite Jesus to sit with me before I venture out. What would he be doing right now, as I spiral into a puddle of self-doubt?

Liv Booth

October 21, 2025

Did I Just Give God Permission?

I shook my head, blew out my breath and prayed, “Ok, Lord. Your turn.” And I immediately laughed out loud. Your turn!?It’s like I had said, “Just this once, Lord, could you hold the reins? I know it’s my job to make the world go round, but I’d really appreciate an hour off from running the universe.”

Liv Booth

September 23, 2025

What on earth is God doing!?

In light of recent events, you are not alone if you feel unsettled and afraid. Things are crazy out there! What on earth is God doing? I mean like literally, what are you doing God, on the earth? ‘Cause from where I’m sitting it looks like you aren’t doing anything.

Brandon Booth

September 18, 2025

I'm forcing those thoughts to pay rent!

Cringe moments from long ago hit me out of nowhere, and I turn into a puddle of shame, panic, even anger. Some things were my fault. Some were just embarrassing. But all of them are tenants living in my brain rent-free. I cannot evict them. So I’ve decided to force them to pay!

Liv Booth

September 2, 2025

My anxious questions are God's invitations

I wake up with a question already on my mind. It’s usually anxiety-laden or self-judgemental. Something like, “Am I getting up too late? Am I already using this day badly?” What if these questions are invitations from God?

Liv Booth

August 12, 2025

Stop Climbing! The Secret to Getting Closer to God

I mean, I know the common 'wisdom' that the spiritual life involves ascending to heaven and escaping this mortal world. It’s right there in the word, “spirituality!” Obviously, I need to climb the ladder to connect with God, right?

Brandon Booth

May 27, 2025

The Real Reason I Don't Rest

My inability to rest is a profound spiritual crisis. My obsession with being “busy” is mostly driven by desperation to validate my existence — to prove that I am worth loving. Beneath this obsession lies a haunting belief: "It all depends on me!" My struggle to rest is a direct reflection of my struggle to trust in God. Let me explain:

Brandon Booth

April 29, 2025

3 Signs You're Afraid to Slow Down (And What to Do About Them)

Just the other day someone asked me, “How are you doing, how’s the ministry?” and before I could stop myself I said, “Oh! It’s good, staying real busy, you know!” “Yeah?” The other person replied, “That’s good. Busy is good, right?”

Brandon Booth

April 22, 2025

Spiritual Disciplines: What are we measuring?

I long to grow in my faith, I’m convicted that I’m not where I should be, and the spiritual disciplines seem like the steps to get me from point A to point B. But is measuring my spiritual progress really what spiritual disciplines are for? What if they measure something else?