Category Archives: ministry
The Return
It’s funny: I’ve had this blog title floating around in my head for months now. I thought the title was going to be referring to my return to Meeting for Worship after my hip surgery. It’s not, though: it’s about … Continue reading
Filed under bible, christianity, christians, different faiths, discernment, faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, leadings, light, ministry, practice, speak and listen with love, that of God, the bible
Parable (based on a dream)
Each spring, there would be war between the village shepherds and the wolf-men. Each spring, the village shepherds would watch in fury as the wolf-men would steal their sheep. Each spring, many would die: villagers and wolf-men alike. One spring, … Continue reading
Filed under ministry, peace, quakerism, speak and listen with love
Memorial Day Prayer
On this Memorial Day, I’d like to offer the following prayer: Hi, God. On this Memorial Day, may we not ignore those who have suffered because of war. May we be made aware that supporting our soldiers is not about … Continue reading
The Simplicity of Now
If not now, tell me when If not now, tell me when. We may never see this moment Or place in time again If not now, if not now, tell me when. Carrie Newcomer, “If Not Now” I made it … Continue reading
Filed under buddhism, daily life, meditation, meeting for worship, mindfulness, ministry, quakerism, simplicity, third haven
A New Perspective on Jesus
I’ve been thinking about Jesus for a long time. I was raised Roman Catholic and grew up with a deep faith in God. But I was never sure about Jesus. For a while, I believed in the Trinity. I remember … Continue reading
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A Gathered Popcorn Meeting
Shortly after I became a regular attender at my Monthly Meeting, I heard infamous tales about Popcorn Meetings for Worship. I remember in particular hearing about a terrible Meeting for Worship my Friends had attended once in D.C., where an … Continue reading
Responsibility
At last Meeting for Worship, the state of the economy was mentioned several times, always followed by comments like “their greed”, “they put us into this mess”, “they allowed their greed to overwhelm them”, “they”, “they”, “they”. By the end … Continue reading
Jesus as the Way
I wrote this in my real journal last night and feel inclined to share it: I’ve been almost plagued with confusion over whether I’m a Christian or not. It just seems like one of those questions one should know the … Continue reading
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Uneven Footing
I’ve had a lot percolating in my mind recently. I wanted things to settle, to develop into a more definite shape, before saying anything on here. But I am starting to think that maybe the murkiness is the message. I … Continue reading
Mirrors
I’ve been wondering whether to post this or not, but this post has given me the final nudge I needed to write this post. A few months ago, I had a Clearness Committee. (Some of you may recall why, but … Continue reading
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