In a recent Christianity Today article (February 2011) Marilyn Chandler McEntyre wrote of the ancient practice of lectio divina. She explained the way that slowly reading a text allows the reader to “prayerfully consider the gift being offered within the words.” I was excited to read a few sentences following these introductory remarks: Ms. McEntryre … Continue reading »
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Discarding Dead Soul Stuff
Content is this poem for Tuesday.. we are going to look at how refreshing it can be to get really tired of ourselves and make a new start… If you will read this, and bring back your writing on the topic of the face — this will be all you need to do to get … Continue reading »
Icewine Devotional and Questions
Icewine is a wonderful illustration of our harvest as creative lovers of this life. Continue reading »
Speak Silence to Arrogance
Speak Silence to Arrogance This morning I was thinking about the new and very cool buzz phrase “speak truth to power.” It always comes into play at the pivotal moment in an interview when a rock star wants to sound immersed in the cause of justice worldwide. It is a perfect period at the end … Continue reading »
What is a soul?
Definition of a Soul: 1. breath the breath of life: the vital force which animates the body and shows itself in breathing 2. of animals and of men life that in which there is life ––a living being, a living soul 3. The soul the seat of the feelings, desires, affections, aversions The soul is … Continue reading »
