Category Archives: ministry
Compassion for Enemies
The acronym SPICE was brought up in today’s Meeting for Worship, with each letter explained: S for Simplicity, P for Peace, I for Integrity, C for Community, and E for Equality. I wondered, why couldn’t the C stand for Compassion … Continue reading
The Message Within the Message
Last Sunday’s Meeting for Worship was very powerful for me. I went into the Meeting hoping to hold the Meeting in the Light, for there is healing that needs to be done within our Meeting. There are people who have … Continue reading
Filed under discernment, meeting for worship, ministry, quakerism, that of God, worship
Christmas Cards
I’m sending two unusual Christmas cards this year. The first idea came to me when I was signing a letter to George W. written for me by Amnesty International. I scrawled on the top: “Merry Christmas! May the Christian values … Continue reading
Filed under faith, fundamentalism, Jesus, leadings, love, ministry, submission
Ministry
Wow, I feel the Spirit has really been moving along the Quaker blogmass this week. My Meeting’s Worship & Ministry committee, of which I’m a member, is meeting this Saturday and is considering the topic of eldering and inappropriate ministry. … Continue reading
Filed under gratitude, meeting for worship, ministry, quakerism, QuakerQuaker, third haven