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We Shall Overcome
Words of a hymn we recently sang at The Chautauqua Institution: While all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care; And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God art present there. While here at The...
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“Die Before You Die”
The gift of a new life, a new day of hope, a new way of living. Yesterday at The Chautauqua Institution, I attended a class in Zen Buddhism. The instructor was teaching about emptiness and inviting us...
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Meditation – Faith Works – Mystery from Earth Mass
Good morning dear friends in whom I see the mystery we call God “You don’t have to like it; you just have to do it” At The Chautauqua Institution, my wife took a course in MBSR – Mindfullness-Based...
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Alan Jones – KD Lang: “Hallelujah”
Is your life feeding your soul? “Have compassion for everyone you meet even if they don’t want it,” said the Very Rev. Alan Jones at the first part of each of the five sermons he preached at The...
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Where Is The Justice? You Be The Judge! (12/5)
“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated...
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Courage, Freedom, Authenticity (1/1/15)
Happy New Year 2015! I woke up wondering: How do we find the courage to continue to individuate? How do we continue to be free, authentic, vulnerable? True to ourselves? Please give your attention to...
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Have Compassion For Everyone You Meet (2/14/15)
Good morning friends – Happy Valentine’s Day! Having established that I do know that this is Valentine’s Day, nevertheless, I want to head in a different direction and I hope that you can travel along...
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The Elder Journey: Wisdom Years (3/10/15)
You may have thought or heard: “I’ve never been as old as I am now!” We can smile and laugh at this, but we get little or no preparation for the unfolding of this part of our life. This new part of the...
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What Kind Of Day Will You Have Today (3/14/15)
What kind of day will you have today? Words to ponder in your heart. Please read these words prayerfully, slowly, and aloud to yourself. “Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me...
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Where Do You Experience The Sacred (3/15/15)
Last week, my wife and I went to Grace Presbyterian Church in Springfield, VA. I was invited to give a presentation in which I used a scripture and a piece of music. The associate pastor commented that...
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