Meditations
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The Second Seed of Loving Care – Potential
Because 19 year-old Robert Hawkins couldn’t find a loving purpose in his life, he ended his life, and the lives of eight other innocent people in a murderous rampage through an Omaha mall. “Just think, I’m gonna be famous,” he… Continue reading
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Open Forum – Purpose
During the first part of this week, we reflected on the role of purpose in the garden of Love. My own life purpose was enhanced yesterday, Thursday morning, Dec. 6, when I learned that our daughter had given birth… Continue reading
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Love’s Song
My radio is tuned to a station that now plays Christmas music around the clock. I am one of many who love this season and what it represents. And, yes, I start playing Christmas music as soon as the Thanksgiving… Continue reading
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The First Seed of Purpose, Continued – Frankl’s Meaning
The importance of the purpose seed in the Garden of Love is reinforced by the story of one of the most powerful spokespeople for meaning. In his book, Man’s Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl, M.D. described his experience surviving a… Continue reading
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The First Seed in the Garden of Love – Purpose
As obvious as it sounds, there’s not much point in beginning any effort unless we have some idea of purpose. The purpose of the New Garden of Loving Care is that the garden will help us Live Love, not fear.… Continue reading
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A New Garden
From 1997 to 2001 I regularly sought the support and counsel of what is referred to by some as a spiritual adviser. The gifted woman stayed with me through several difficult changes in my life. Through that period, the one… Continue reading
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God As Love
The last three words in the Apostle John’s first letter, “God is love,” are, to my mind, among the most important in all of the Bible. John tells us “who” God is. He doesn’t describe God as male or female,… Continue reading
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Culture Power
The core issue is not about which part of the country has the “nicest” culture, but which leaders can nurture in their charities and hospitals a commitment to live Love. Continue reading
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Love Deeply
[The following post was written by Cathy Self, Sr. V.P., Baptist Healing Trust.] Henry Nouwen’s work is a favorite read for me on almost any given day. His words seem to speak directly to the servant’s heart. Among the… Continue reading
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