Category: Spiritual Direction/Religion
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Leaning Into Discomfort: Transforming Your Life
“Fiction is crisis.” I was reminded of this quote by Jonathan Maberry in a recent Writer’s Digest article, where Ryan Givens Cleave described how fiction thrives on a character’s messy, complicated life. You don’t write about a group of happy people having a lovely day. Instead, you embrace tension, challenge, and the need for problem-solving.…
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Weaknesses That Make You a Better Team Player
“I’m so small,” said the mole. “Yes,” said the boy. “But you make a huge difference.” -Quote from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy I was recently at a meeting where we were asked to write down all the strengths we bring to the team. It was an uncomfortable assignment…
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Savoring Time
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 I want to save a bit of warmth of summer.Place it in my pocketFor safekeeping.So, when the harsh winter winds come calling, I can savorThe warm gentleness of a summer caress. I want to save a bit of…
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Cultivating Patience: A Path to Spiritual Growth | Thought, Word & Deed
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 In today’s fast-paced world, exemplifying patience has become a rare but valuable trait. Patience allows us to navigate challenges with grace and resilience, fostering understanding and growth. Patience is…
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Falls Mill in Belvidere, TN: A Hidden Historic Retreat
While I appreciate the standard vacations to Hilton Head, SC; St Augustine, FL; or Savannah, GA, I’ve also found smaller trips closer to home can be just as fun and soothing for the soul. Which is why I booked a bed and breakfast at a quaint cabin for my husband on Father’s Day weekend. …
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Savoring Simple Moments: Finding Peace and Divine Beauty
Does anyone else tend to take something simple and make it complicated? Unfortunately, if I had a superpower, this would probably be it. KISS- Keep It Simple Silly—I prefer “silly” to the word “stupid”—is an acronym I use as a constant reminder. Simple is an alien concept for me at times. I plan a “simple”…
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The Everlasting Flame: Unveiling The Order of the Daughters of the King® Today
The Motto of The OrderFor His Sake…I am but one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something.What I can do, I ought to do.What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do.Lord, what will you have me do? In today’s blog post, we delve into…
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The Importance of Self-Reflection in Assessing Your Love for the Lord
When I was 18, I joined the contemporary ensemble at the early service of our church in Chattanooga. I stood on stage with others in front of hundreds of people and sang about God. It was a privilege and the highlight of my week. I was overwhelmed with the talent of this group. There were…
