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The need for new perspectives

Posted on May 24, 2020 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God, It feels as if the last few months have brought one new perspective after another. And I have learned that understanding isn’t so much about facts as how those facts are organized and connected. Indeed, what I…

Posted in a matter of scale, a new view of Commons, Abundant Life, accepting my ability to REDESIGN, accepting my need for help, adjusting, mental maps, Perspective, perspectives

Who REALLY feeds the World?

Posted on May 19, 2020 by a moment with god — 2 Comments

Good Day, God Only after just reading the introduction to this book, Who REALLY Feeds the World, I have had my eyes opened. But, before I go on, let me say that 70% of the food produced is still produced…

Posted in a new view of Commons, accepting my need for help, connecting, Future, generating options, Greening Spirit, Prayer, The lost world of women, web of life

My Involuntary Sabbath

Posted on March 22, 2020 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Evening, God, I saw this on my morning walk with my wonderful husband. And as I took the photo I thought about how good it is to focus on SMALL. Small beauties. Small joys. Small interactions. Now that my…

Tagged with: how can we help one another?, involuntary opportunities
Posted in a new view of Commons, Caring, caring for the stranger in our midst, caring for the widows and orphans, Growth Opportunities, Sabbath as PLAY, sabbath dreaming, sabbath rest, the Growth Mindset

Overcoming

Posted on October 30, 2018 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Evening, God, The verse for today was “Overcome Evil with Good” from Romans 12:21. Well, the chaos of possessions packed away in boxes for a painting project isn’t exactly evil. (Hmm. Might excessive possessions be evil?) But, it sure…

Tagged with: chaos, counterbalancing, Fadi Chehade, order, Overcoming Evil with Good, TED TALK, working together
Posted in a new view of Commons, Belonging to each other, connecting, Evil, Overcoming

Rainbows and Promises and Extreme Weather

Posted on January 9, 2014 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

So, God, please pour out more of Your Holy Spirit on us all. Help us to work together — one busy and multiplying Species on one small warming World.

Tagged with: Global Warming, greenhouse effect, Holy Spirit, promises, rainbows, working together
Posted in a new view of Commons, Choosing to respond, climate changes, connecting, Holy Spirit, meaningful work

The Grove — a new kind of Plaza?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God! We are social beings and so congregating is what we do. So, perhaps it is no surprise that I wanted to go to the Grove for dinner. The Grove is a new outdoor and upscale shopping center.…

Tagged with: a Global Eatery, community gathering places, social beings, The Grove
Posted in a new view of Commons, Abundant Life, people as gifts, seeing, Transitions

Good People and Children Who Need Hugs, and MORE

Posted on August 5, 2011 by a moment with god — Leave a comment

Good Morning, God! Imagine my surprise passing by a normally empty couch at Arcadia and seeing 61 Hug Me dolls. I stopped and asked the lovely woman standing by them, WHAT WERE THEY? She said they were going to the…

Posted in a new view of Commons, healing, Hearts, LOVE, Our Extended Family - all creatures great and small