Tag: religion
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The Path to Peace: Exploring Advent Week 2
Unraveling the Meaning of Peace Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 (NIV) As a person who struggles with anxiety, this verse used to be problematic for me. Whenever I…
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The Gift of Slowing Down: Nurturing Your Soul in Advent
“Let’s approach Christmas with an expectant hush, rather than a last-minute rush.” Anonymous Today is the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day which officially marks the start of the Advent season for many Christians. This is the time of the year when we quiet our hearts and prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. One of…
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Why Meditation Should be a Ritual for a Healthy Lifestyle (Part 2)
“For people looking to nurture a contemplative way of life, James Finley counsels ‘Find your contemplative practice and practice it.’” Richard Rohr What do we search for in life? What do we desire? Health? Wealth? Peace? So often, we reach out to all the external places and positions to make us happy. We seek wealth…
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Spiritual Direction Certification: A Path to Deepen Your Spiritual Journey
“It is by being awake to God in us that we can increasingly see God in the world around us.” Henri J.M. Nouwen, Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith After a wonderful two-year journey, I attended my last spiritual direction class. Now I am awaiting the review of my final paper. By October,…
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Living as Peacemakers: Understanding Our Role in Spreading the Fruit of the Spirit in a Divided World
“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” …And in despair I bowed my head;“There is no peace on earth,” I said;“For hate is strong,And mocks the songOf peace on earth, good-will to men!”Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;The Wrong shall fail,The Right prevail,With peace on earth,…
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Joy that Transcends Circumstances: Unlocking the Fruit of the Spirit within You
“Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God.” Pierre Teilhard de Chardin “There are going to be frustrations in life. The question is not: How do I escape? It is: How can I use this as something positive?” The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World A Buddhist, a Christian and…
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Love in Words and Deeds: A Deeper Look at the Fruit of the Spirit
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, NIV The New Testament points us to the Fruits of the Spirit. These “Fruits” are qualities we as believers strive to develop in their lives to become more Christ-like in our walk of faith.…
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Finding Sacred Spaces Amidst the Noise
“The best place to find God is in a garden.” George Bernard Shaw Adventures are important for the soul. Whether you plan a family vacation or a kid free mini vacation, getting away from our daily routines is important. My husband and I love mountain retreats and we tend to find places outside of the…
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Unlocking the Power of Your Dreams
Have you ever woken from a dream wondering what it meant? Perhaps you felt as if the dream held a significant meaning? Or the dream was so bizarre, you had no idea where it came from? I, for one, had no idea there were a collection of tunnels under my house that led to…….an arcade.…
