Deeper Devotion is the ministry of Elizabeth de Smaele, spiritual director and teacher in spiritual formation. On this site you’ll find courses and workshops, articles and meditations in the areas of spiritual direction, Christian growth and Christian worship. Follow a theme link on this page to find the areas of your interest. You may also use the Search function (left) and the Going Deeper Resources page (above) to locate what you’re looking for.
Spiritual Direction
Elizabeth de Smaele is a spiritual director practicing in the evangelical tradition. These pages contain information on the art of spiritual direction as well as wisdom from some of the great classic writers upon which spiritual direction draws.
Spiritual Refreshment
These pages offer cool sips of refreshment for thirsty souls including meditations, contemplative pieces and a bit of poetry.
The Matchless Quest
The great quest of the Christian life is to be transformed in Christlikeness. Here you’ll find a workshop, articles and recommended resources to assist in this journey.
A Lifestyle of Worship
This theme explores the multi-faceted nature of worship and ways to weave it into our daily lives. On these pages you’ll find a workshop, articles and recommended resources.
Sacred Space
Emerging worship draws from the ancient and postmodern to create fresh palettes for encountering God. Here you’ll find workshops and resources to assist in putting some key principles into practice.
Art & Craft in Worship Leading
In this theme you’ll get a glimpse into the training I offer to help worship leaders realize their potential in leading their congregations into authentic encounters with God.