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A Family of Cactus and “Guardians?”

Help me to see past people’s angry words and into their anxious hearts.

Posted in Guardians and Protectors, power and peace and gentleness, Prayer

Gut, Mind and Heart — We are FEARFULLY and WONDERFULLY made

Good Morning, God I was about to exit a downtown high rise parking lot and this machine went by me. I had never seen anything like it and I stopped my car to take a photo — fortunately no one

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Posted in being heard into speaking, Centering Prayer, Hearing, listening, power and peace and gentleness, the layers of life

Words of Advice – Words of Life

Good Morning, God! So, yesterday, as I was leaving a talk after church a lady stood in front of me — staring at me, but not exactly at me. I asked her, “Am I in your way”? No, she said,

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Posted in interactions, power and peace and gentleness, The Holy Spirit

Outer and Inner Maps of Reconciliation

Good Morning, God! A map of Ireland, You might ask? Well, this morning — after the conclusion, yesterday afternoon, of the Arcadia Library Open House — my mind is turning toward WHAT ELSE is coming up. I need to sit

Posted in confession, connections, courage, power and peace and gentleness, the gift of persistent love, The gift to SEE others, Trusting God, Truth and Reconciliation Commissions

Consider the lilies of the water

Oh God, consider the work of Your Hands!  Look at the beauty of this simple water lily! Nothing seems too small or too evanescent for You to give loving attention to. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow;

Posted in LOVE, power and peace and gentleness, Prayer

power and peace and gentleness

Thank YOU, God, for coming with power and peace and gentleness.  You healed a friends broken big toe on Wednesday at our Women’s Prayer Group.  And then yesterday You choreographed an amazing prayer “conversation” with two dear friends that left

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, power and peace and gentleness, the JOY of praying together

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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