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Spiritual Growth: Friendship & Prayer

I am going to share a very intimate and personal story about a recent situation in my life.  This story involves a friend who, for privacy reasons, I will choose to call “Pat”.  I have known Pat for the six years since coming here to the States.  In that short period of time she has faced some severe trials and tribulations.

The month before I arrived in Jacksonville, Pat lost of her then 8 year-old daughter.  Three years later she was diagnosed with breast cancer and went through surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiation during which she lost her . . . → Read More: Spiritual Growth: Friendship & Prayer

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Musings: Kicking the Spiritual Doldrums!

Enough is enough is enough!!  I have been wallowing.  At least I think that’s what I’ve been doing.  As some of my closest friends would say:  get out of yourself; live in the solution, not the problem.

This morning one of my reflections was about joy.  As I read it I realized that even though I have not been wandering around looking like a sour-puss, I have been shutting my soul off from the sunlight of the Spirit.  So, right now, in this very moment, I have made a decision to kick the spiritual doldrums!

The sun is . . . → Read More: Musings: Kicking the Spiritual Doldrums!

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Reflection: Matthew 16:18

Yes, that’s the Matthew in the Bible, so if you’re not “into” the Bible you might be feeling turned off right now.  However, I encourage you, dare you even, to be open-minded and see what I have to say.  I’ve already declared myself in previous blogs as “spiritual”, but I think I’ve also shown you that I’m not “holier than thou” and that I have a great sense of humor.  So come along for the ride.

I was asked to do a reflection on this Bible verse for a candlelight service that was part of a retreat.  No guidelines . . . → Read More: Reflection: Matthew 16:18