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Tag Archives: peacefulness
The Old Ball and Chain
It would seem that the choice to follow Christ is not unlike the choice to become married. Both involve lifetime commitments; both involve the practice of giving of oneself; both involve forgiveness. Both relationships involve the willingness to love in the absence of the perception of returned love from time to time. Both take a lifetime to develop into fullness; both require dedication; both require faith. Continue reading
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Tagged commitment, Forgiveness, humanity, Jesus, Marriage, obedience, parenting, peacefulness, weddings
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What the Great Command teaches us about Paris
by The Rev. Deacon Kitty Davis This past week I read an article by Diana Butler Bass, the author of many books including Christianity after Religion. In this article she explains the difference between the Great Commission and the Great … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Christianity After Religion, Church, Diana Butler Bass, Ethics, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, justice, love, Paris, Peace, peacefulness, Terrorism, The Great Commandment, The Great Commission
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G.A.P. (Gratitude, Acceptance, Positive Thoughts)
My husband recently attended a two-day conference in order to obtain continuing education credits. After lunch on the first day – a very precarious time to be a presenter – a woman by the name of Paula Guilfoyle offered what … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Gift, Gratitude, Joy, Peace, peacefulness, Positivity, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Thankfulness
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Deep Well of Mercy
By Kitty Davis I begin the writing of this blog as I enjoy the privilege of a several night stay at a retreat center near Winston Salem. The center is called the Well of Mercy, and it was an odd … Continue reading