Erie Chapman
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Day 89 – Living Differently
The right way to live in a rule-oriented society is simple to describe but can be hard to live – as hard as it is to live Love or to be a Christian. Follow rules when they will advance Loving… Continue reading
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Day 84 – Compassion for Shadowed Lives
The vast majority of us strive to save our lives and those of others, not to take them. As we find our own sunlight, may we not forget to love those who may be living in shadows. Continue reading
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Day 83 – The Golden Thread of Faith
In the solitary hours of the night shift, with too many patients and too little staff, or in the middle of a hard day, the golden thread of faith may feel frayed. Continue reading
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Day 82 – Memories of Waves & Work
Each of us lives so much of our lives in the middle of our jobs rather than at home. When our work nears its end or reaches it, what will you remember? Will you recall the joys of working alongside… Continue reading
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Days 79-81 – Keeping Our Humanity in Techo-World
How do you preserve your humanity when confronted with pressures to conform? Continue reading
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Day 76 – Why God is Love, Not Fear
The truth is, fear is out of place in a culture of loving care. Continue reading
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Day 75 – The Charter for Compassion
Compassionate living requires that senior executives and middle managers cede power and arrogance and yield to humility and loving service. Continue reading
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Day 70 – Forgiveness & The Problem of Pain
Any kind of abuse is painful. What’s surprising, perhaps, is the relief that comes when we let go our inclination to seek revenge. Contrary to the belief of many. Letting go of righteous anger does not mean letting go of… Continue reading
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Day 69 – The Problem of Pain – Judgment
Whatever the question, Love is the answer. What do you think? Continue reading
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Day 68 – The Problem of Pain & Silent Light
Through his writing, C.S. Lewis found many ways to expand our consciousness of the elements of pain. Continue reading
Journal of Sacred Work 