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Quote for Today (and every Day)
This quote brought me to tears this morning. The beauty of the writing enhances the beauty of the thought. “I beg you, Lord, let the glowing and honey-sweet force of your love draw my mind away from all things that … Continue reading
Living as Easter People
LIVING AS APPRENTICES “The community of persons closest to us has the power to keep us in the tomb of fear or to call us into the daybreak of hope. Do those around us call us to huddle more closely … Continue reading
Words to Live By
My Symphony By William Ellergy Channing To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not … Continue reading
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Inspiration for the Journey
Living as Apprentices Some quotes for Lent: “Remember that the ashes on your forehead are created from the burnt palms of last Palm Sunday. New beginnings invariably come from old false things that are allowed to die.” Richard Rohr You … Continue reading
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On Being “Radical”
QUOTES Long ago, I was in and out of the church because I didn’t see the “radical” Jesus being preached or followed. I love this definition of radical; it fits the lifestyle of an Apprentice of Jesus, I think: “The … Continue reading
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What I Read on my Vacation
QUOTES From Christianity Today (December 2013 issue) “When the Holy Spirit starts hovering, watch your back. Yes, the Spirit comes to assure us that our sins are forgiven (peace!) and that we are joined to Christ (love!) and that we … Continue reading
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Quote for the Day
LIVING AS APPRENTICES Being a Christ-follower, walking in the dust of our Rabbi, is the journey of a lifetime. It is a deeper commitment than most of us realize – until we step out onto the bridge of faith which leads … Continue reading
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Contemplation and Social Justice
A quote for today from Joan Chittister: “Contemplation is a very dangerous activity. It not only brings us face to face with God. It brings us, as well, face to face with the world, face to face with the self. And … Continue reading
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