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Clouds, Expectations, Delights and Disappointments

Good Morning, God! I got up at 2:30 a.m. this morning to have another try at the photographing the elusive moon — persistence passing acceptance on the fly. Here it is, WITH surrounding clouds! Of course, God, the moon was

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Posted in connecting, connections, daughters, Expand my Heart, friends, pain, resiliency

A Slow “Puttering About” Day

Good Morning, God! I have talked Kit into going out for a Moon Watching Dinner! We will be going to the Shack and eating on the lanai that overlooks the Marina and watching the moon rise. This is something I

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Posted in A God given diversity, appreciation, attitudes, authority over my life, Office Overflow, sabbath rest

The Great Cleanup — Forgiving!

Good Morning, God! Yesterday — the last day of Life in the Spirit — Mike Evans led us in a guided meditation / prayer on forgiving. It seemed as if EVERYONE had someone they needed to forgive — probably more

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Posted in a prayer for healing, A Spiritual Spring Cleaning, Forgiven!, Forgiving, freedom

A Full Day, A Full Heart

Good Morning, God! The first time I set foot on the Koolau property I said, “We are in the Palm of God’s Hand!” That is still what it feels like, God. I know You love and bless the entire world

Posted in connecting, connections, Conversations, healing, Help me to see, Redesigning the Church, rejoicing, relationships

Life in the Spirit — off for Friday’s sessions!

Good Morning, God! Wow! Thank You for last night! It has been a long long time since I was reading Acts chapter Two and You made it clear that it had happened just exactly as it was written — people

Posted in a prayer for healing, Heal Us Now, healing, Praise, Thanksgiving!, The Holy Spirit

Count it All Joy — when you fall into various trials

Good Morning, God! Looking at Crater Lake, it is EASY to praise You. Your creation calls out to be admired and enjoyed. But, right now my friend Heidi and the Advocates for Africa’s Children team are stuck in Manila —

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Posted in a hand up, Advocates for Africa's Children, letting the Holy Spirit flow through us, Meaning, Praise, The sacrifice of praise

Life in the Spirit — An opportunity to be Heard and to Ask for Healing

Good Morning, God! Tomorrow evening, Thursday the 19th, I start the Life in the Spirit Conference at the Ko’olau Ballroom. I’ve heard the speakers and I know I’ll enjoy them. What will be different is that I am going to

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Posted in A Spiritual Spring Cleaning, confession, connecting, humility, Humility or Needing Help!, Prayer, Praying together extemporaneously

Fluorescent Corals, Cancer, Illness — Markers and Connectors

Good Morning, God! Fluorescent coral! Amazing! Beautiful and it seems useful for cancer research. They will use their cells to attach to cancer cells and then use a fluorescent microscope to observe them. Aah, God. Are we going to find

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Posted in being heard into speaking, being together in a compassionate presence, Grief, healing, Hearing, hearing myself, Roots

Soaking, Wallowing, and Digesting on a Sabbath Day

Maybe SWEATING is some sort of “cleanup/clean out” processing too? Maybe, like forgiving?

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A New Day! A Gift from God!

Good Morning, God! It is Your Gift of a Sabbath Day! And I am up early — savoring it — appreciating it — thanking You for it. The rains came down our valley a few minutes ago, bringing with them

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Posted in a hand up, God's gifts, Mistakes, Sabbath as PLAY, sabbath rest

Blogs I Follow
Brené Brown

chatting and sometimes, listening

Rachel Naomi Remen

chatting and sometimes, listening

A Moment with God

chatting and sometimes, listening

Sacred Dance Guild Journal

Since 1958 articles by members & guests offer news about activities, history, Sacred Dance practices, profiles of Sacred Dancers, choreography, images & illustrations.

Victoria Paulsen

How to Step In -- Substitute Teaching

Brené Brown

chatting and sometimes, listening

Rachel Naomi Remen

chatting and sometimes, listening

A Moment with God

chatting and sometimes, listening

Sacred Dance Guild Journal

Since 1958 articles by members & guests offer news about activities, history, Sacred Dance practices, profiles of Sacred Dancers, choreography, images & illustrations.

Victoria Paulsen

How to Step In -- Substitute Teaching