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Merry Christmas
"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, "Fear...
The Joy of the Season
We had the joy of visiting Laurence's son and his beautiful family in Kansas City in November. Spending time with a three year old and five year old really helps put the world into proper perspective. A child's unlimited energy, joy and enthusiasm for life are...
Pink Glove Dance
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLw] Truly a joy-filled expression from people passionate about what they do.
Opening the Heart to Love
If you google the word gratitude you'll find that it is a hot topic. Deborah Norville, Rhonda Byrne, Robert Emmons, are just a few authors with recently published books about the importance of gratitude. All the attention about gratitude raises it to a higher state of...
Through the eyes of a child
We are visiting family in Kansas City. It is very healing to spend time with a three year old. Life is full of joy, love and being in the moment. I've been reminded about what is important...to laugh, to love, to play.
Bicycling with God
At first I saw God as my observer, my judge, keeping track of the things I did wrong, so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die. He was out there sort of like the president. I recognized his picture when I saw it, but I didn't really know him. But...
Grateful for God’s Goodness
I love the scripture below because it reminds me of the importance of gratitude. It is so easy to forget about God when things are going well. We become proud of our efforts and complacency sets in. Our spiritual practice falters and we neglect our meditation time....
A Life of Faith
On the way to visit my family in early September, Laurence and I stopped in Hartford, Connecticut to visit my aunt, Sister Mary Jeanette. We took her to lunch and had a great time listening to her life story. Although I have talked with her many times, I heard her...
A Case for God
Heard author Karen Armstrong speak on her new book, 'A Case for God." Her words reminded me that God is an experience that cannot be explained. We strive to know God better but don't know what God looks like or what the experience should be like. She encouraged us to...
Stepping into the Void
I was speaking to a group recently and the question was asked on how to develop faith. I wish there was a five-step process. Or a ten-week practice. Or a three-tiered approach. No such thing. I have such a clear image of the Indiana Jones movie where Harrison Ford’s...