Tag: faith
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A Sacred Conversation with Rabbi Rami Shapiro
I recently had a wonderful opportunity to sit with Rabbi Rami Shapiro at a writer’s mixer in Murfreesboro, TN. There was a sense of sacred expectation as I had read his book on forgiveness in my spiritual direction coursework. Additionally, Wisdom Tree Collective used his book The World Wisdom Bible as a focus in our…
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The Gospel According to Fast Food
The angry yells of a customer were heard throughout Arby’s. A car in the drive through lane was not happy at their order and the cashier at the window was getting the brunt of the verbal onslaught. The manager came forward to try to de-escalate the situation, but the opposite happened and then the cursing…
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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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Snakes and Anxiety: Navigating the Stigma of Being Afraid
And He said, “Cast it on the ground.” So, he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from it. Exodus 4:3 (NKJV) I don’t blame Moses here in Exodus 4:3. I would have done exactly the same thing. I’m terrified of snakes. The Bible often gives serpents a bad…
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The Ripple Effect: How Receiving Support Leads to Paying It Forward
In a world of kindness and compassion, every act of support creates a ripple effect, inspiring others to do the same. Receiving support can lead to paying it forward, which spreads positivity and goodwill throughout our communities. In my years in the healthcare field, I have noticed a great number of people who refused to…
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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…
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Walking in Light: Following the Path of the Samaritan Woman
Reflection based on the reading of John 4:1-42. I restarted the Bible in a Year podcast with Father Mike. I completed it last year, but I desired to read the entire Bible again. This week, we are at the first Messianic checkpoint which is the reading of the Gospel of John. Recently, we read John…
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The Blessed Mother’s Journey: A Testament of Faith
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Luke 1:38 My preoccupation with Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a constant fascination every time this year. My longtime readers know this, and I have included links below for my newer followers. This fascination is so prevalent my dad tells…
