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Musings: A Christmas Story

By Margo, on December 12th, 2009%

I could begin this posting with an explanation of why I have not written in a while.  I could easily say that it’s because I have been so busy with all the Christmas activities that we tend to get ourselves involved in at this time of the year.  But I have specifically worked at not getting too tangled up in the “Christmas crazies”. 

I have learned not to leave gift shopping to the last minute.  I actually “Christmas shop” throughout the year.  As I visit different places I try to find interesting items for special friends or family members.  . . . → Read More: Musings: A Christmas Story

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Spiritual Growth: Personal Prayers

By Margo, on September 19th, 2009%

Over time I have been asked to write prayers for different occasions.  I would like to share three prayers with you today.  The first is an “Artist’s Prayer”.  At the time of writing I was following the book the Artist’s Way written by Julia Cameron. 

This is quite an amazing book which sets out a twelve week course.  The sub-title of the book is A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity.  I have actually been through this book twice: the first time alone, the second time (about three years later) with a group of four other women.  I grew immensely . . . → Read More: Spiritual Growth: Personal Prayers

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Spiritual Growth: My Quiet Time

By Margo, on August 20th, 2009%

My quiet time in the morning is totally sacred to me.  I come out into my screened room with my books of reflective thoughts and I sit with God.  This is the most important part of my day.  It helps to set the tone of my heart, soul, and mind and prepares me for the day ahead.

When I am in my screened room I am surrounded by nature.  There is my garden, which I tend to in the best fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants fashion, with its green grass and beds full of bright nodding flowers.  The old WalMart gazebo wrought-iron frame sits . . . → Read More: Spiritual Growth: My Quiet Time

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