Often its time and not effort that brings change. Have you ever waited and waited not liking the current moment, long for change and it seems like the end will never, ever come. Nothing seems to change no matter how hard you try? Are you full of hope only to never have what you hope […]
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So, do you have a three day spiritual weekend coming up before the end of the year? Are you going to be a rector or are you serving on a team with sooo many things to do to get ready? Are you on a number of teams this year traveling to a number of communities
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I notice as time passes quickly and so many things remain unchanged in my life as I press on, that I find myself wrestling with feeling stuck and afraid. It is an amazing battle as I continue pushing ahead with Your Fourth Day Connection everyday. I don’t always do as well, accomplish as much or
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Just because it hasn’t happened doesn’t mean it never will, even when you don’t see it doesn’t mean it won’t be! Do you have faith? It was a sweet moment when I realized we were all together. The plan and the focus was to celebrate my niece’s high school graduation, so we all met at
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Ribbon Angel Materials: Wire Ribbon – color of your choice Beads for the heads Hot Glue Hot Glue Gun Fake Wedding Ring (party favors at Michael’s) Scissors Instructions: Cut a 14″ strip of ribbon for the dress Cut a 12″ strip of ribbon for the wings Fan fold the longer strip 7 folds and staple
Kairos Prison Ministry International is an ecumenical ministry that is closely governed by what they call in the red manual the Kairos Riverbanks. Everything that is done during the 3-day weekend must fall inside of and be governed by the ‘riverbanks’. These are the international guidelines that must be adhered to when ministering inside any
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Well, don’t be surprised when things don’t work out as you planned. Sometimes it seems even when we do everything we know to be right it doesn’t make a difference and you find yourself unable to bring about the change you so desperately seek. So what do you do then…give up, believe it is impossible
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I had a great prayer walk today! Not that I usually call them that, but they are two things that I like doing together. The exercise feels good, being outside feels good and hearing the Lord feels good. Spring has arrived with great excitement and anticipation of change. Yesterday, as I was walking with Julia
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You know with all the talk on this site about palanca and agape, I’d have to say the very best palanca and agape that can ever be given is not made by anyone. In fact, it cost nothing …. well, not in the dollar and cents kind of currency anyway. It can and should be
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There is new life through meditation. Meditation is a practice of concentrated focus on some thing in order to increase awareness of the present moment to reduce stress, promote relaxation and enhance personal and spiritual growth. Why not learn to focus on some One rather then something? The Holy Spirit is able to help you
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Are you willing to adventure into God’s amazing Grace? All religions of the world other then Christianity contain some form of human effort or require some human achievement whether it be religious or moral to be acceptable to God. The very thing that sets Christianity apart is that it is a religion of Grace and
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Does your life reflect the Gospel of Jesus?  The Gospel literally means the teaching or revelation of Jesus Christ.  Does your life reflect and reveal Him and could it be possible without speaking a single word? Do you ever wonder what characteristics of the Gospel would show the effect, existence, or character of Jesus and then
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You Love Being Creative, Right? You love being creative, right? What is creativity and why is it a part of us? According to Wikipedi creativity is a phenomenon whereby something new and valuable is created. Generally speaking, intelligence and cognition are perceived to be associated with it as well, but have you ever wondered where
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What a question…do you choose peace? Of course, I choose to have peace but how do I do that, especially in the middle of uncertainty, stress and pressure? Is it really a matter of decision or of something else? First of all peace is a choice. It is something that you decide you want to
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What is Grace and what does it feel like? Have you ever wondered about Grace or even given it a second thought?? Scripture says it is by Grace that we are saved, but what does that really mean? It was nearly twenty years ago when the Lord began to help me understand and has not
 I thought it great revelation to learn that Peace is the stronghold of guidance, because I would know in my ‘gut’ or my heart that I was moving in the right direction by the absence or unmistaken presence of Peace there but as time passes I’m learning that out of that same peace comes the
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