I like to think that silence was not only one of the best gifts we had to offer but also one of the signs that the Holy Spirit had come among us. from Leaving Church
03700 – Silence
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03539 – What is Not; What is
Resting is not a waste of time. It's an investment in well-being. Relaxing is not a sign of laziness. It's a source of energy. Breaks are not a distraction. They're a chance to refocus attention. Play is not a frivolous activity. It's a path to connection and...
02765 – Spiritual Trauma
Spiritual trauma is when difficult emotions are spiritualized and you are taught to fear and repress them: the resulting dissociation is taken as a sign of spiritual maturity or moral superiority.
02423 – Sign of Maturity
One of the sure signs of maturity is the ability to rise to the point of self-criticism.
02138 – Caught Up in the Adventure of Jesus
Moving into this new space in life wherein kids are launched, elders are recently deceased or still self-sufficient, and vocational rhythm is flowing...major life responsibilities are receding and new freedom is increasing. After resting up and playing more, we have...
02018 – Love Came Down at Christmas
Love came down at Christmas,love all lovely, love divine;love was born at Christmas--star and angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godhead,love incarnate, love divine;worship we our Jesus--but wherewith for sacred sign? Love shall be our token,love be yours and love...
01909 – Understanding Intolerance
It's a universal law--intolerance is the first sign of an inadequate education. An ill-educated person behaves with arrogant impatience, whereas truly profound education breeds humility.
01828 – What is Power?
Power is not controlling other people. Power is controlling yourself. Trying to control other people is the first sign that you are entirely out of control. Controlling others is what weak people think power looks like.
01820 – Hope & Love are Everywhere in Our Lives
The signs are all around us. We can see them springing up like wildflowers after the prairie rain. People who had fallen asleep are waking up. People who had been content to watch are wanting to join. People who never said a word are speaking out. The tipping point of...
01789 – Pay Attention!
Pay attention to the things that bring a tear to your eye or a lump in your throat because they are signs that the holy is drawing near.