Praying for Strangers (Book Review)
If you are looking for inspiration, or are desiring to jumpstart your practice of prayer, read this book.
Prayer
When Spirituality and Creativity Are One (Newspaper Article by Me)
Here is my Forum on Faith article that appeared in three Connecticut newspapers yesterday.
Just Feel a Prayer (L.M. Montgomery Quote)
“Why must people kneel down to pray? If I really wanted to pray I’ll tell you what I’d do. I’d go out…
Prayer Nuggets #2
Here are some nuggets from my private prayers that I’ve been outwardly working on lately:
You are Well, and You Know It
This quote about spiritual healing from a book I read last year helps I know what we should claim about ourselves…
Prayer Nuggets #1
Here are some nuggets from my private prayers that I’ve been outwardly working on lately:
Mary Baker Eddy in a letter to James Neal
Let all my thoughts and aims be high, unselfish, charitable, meek,—spiritually minded.
Sharing Ramadan
The whole event was a great way to open up to the community, build relationships, and remove misinformation and stereotypes. What a good example for the rest of us!
Night Prayer of a New Zealand Prayer Book
The night is for stillness. Let us be still in the presence of God.
Rise Up and Build
I am incredulous, disappointed, staggered, shocked, appalled, deeply concerned, and excruciatingly frustrated. My heart cries out for all women and every minority in this country. I do not feel safe with this unstable, flippant, reactionary man at our helm, with unmitigated control over our nuclear power.
Pray for Country and Church
I thought these two passages were very appropriate written by a favorite author of mine, Mary Baker Eddy, around 150 years ago.
My Newspaper Article: Finding Each Person’s Unique Brand of Specialness
In my spiritual journey, I have learned that while all people are definitely equal, each one is unique too.
Broken Arm and “Shattered” Elbow Healed
Truly we can never fall out of God’s care. I am so thankful!
Poem by Diane Ackerman: School Prayer
In the name of the daybreak
and the eyelids of morning
and the wayfaring moon
and the night when it departs…
Spiritual Lessons from Camp this Year
Creative Arts Camp each year at Camp Newfound in Maine is always a time to grow spiritually. The supportive influence of being there is a beautiful thing to see and be a part of.
Movie Review: War Room
I loved the content, theme, and message of this movie, however the execution of the film brings my review down to four stars.
Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day
Our local clergy association– of which I am a member – is holding a Holocaust Remembrance Day service this evening, as you can see in the flyer above.