Meditations
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A Post Christian Era?
The idea that we may be living in a post-Christian era is startling to some, a news bulletin to others. But the evidence is mounting that some of the older forms of Christians expression are moribund. The Catholic Church, riven… Continue reading
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Memory
(The following entry was written by Cathy Self, Sr. V.P. of the Baptist Healing Trust) “…I do not want any one to read my book carelessly. I have suffered too much grief in setting down these memories. Six years have… Continue reading
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Love Within
So much of our lives seems to be governed by things from without that we may forget that Love is a force that grows from within each of us. Much is made of life battles between the forces of good… Continue reading
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Open Forum
The Open Forum is an opportunity for you to post a comment on whatever you would like. A good choice might be for you to mention a caregiver whose presence you value and to describe why you think that… Continue reading
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Encountering Yourself
…why not consider/ a lasting truce with yourself and God.-Hafiz (left, early 14th century) And while you’re at it, why not declare a lasting truce between you and yourself? Is the world in which you live served by you… Continue reading
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Smoldering Energy
As fires burn across too much of Southern California and people flee homes that have held comfort, I think of the spark beneath fear and another kind of fire. Those threatened by flames today may not appreciate, at this moment,… Continue reading
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Hooky
I’m doing my best to play hooky. I watched the Red Sox win the American League pennant Sunday night instead of writing a post for you (and a sweet victory it was.) But hooky is always a hard thing… Continue reading
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Open Forum
Today is an occasion for you to share, in this space for caregivers, whatever is on your heart. Caregivers are often each others own best counselors. To make a comment, click on Comment (below.) You do not need to post… Continue reading
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What Stops Us From Helping?
Religious tradition suggests the Good Samaritan had the capacity to feel compassion. It seems however that today we are more likely to act from self-interest. How many times do we, like the travelers in the story of the Good Samaritan,… Continue reading
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