Meditations
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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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A Thanksgiving Card
From 1967… Continue reading
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Thanksreceiving
Affirmation is a silent, two way pact between the affirming person and the affirmed. If the compliment is not received, the pact is incomplete. Continue reading
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A Lesson for Caregivers from Beowulf
Beowulf, considered the oldest written story in the English language (albeit Old English) has now been made into a movie complete with 3-D effects. There’s something amusing about this – that our oldest story would be retold fifteen centuries later… Continue reading
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A Different Kind of Presence
With all of my writing about the importance of being present, I confess that my mind, like Professor James’, is often present somewhere else. I have been a chronic day dreamer since the first grade. That was when I discovered… Continue reading
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