Holiday’s in 2020 is anything but normal. With so much uncertainty, life can feel chaotic and disordered. Before we know it, we worry, feel anxiety, dread, and are terrified of the unknown. We become overwhelmed, powerless, we lose hope and our outlook becomes dark and dreary.
Even though these are unprecedented times, nothing is a surprise to God. Click on the link to find 9 tips on how to get your sanity back.
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Amidst the racial tensions, the pandemic, unemployment, and numerous uncertainties, people burn to feel heard. They want to know that someone understands them and that they matter. We hunger for change. These times offer us multiple opportunities to practice listening well. Listening doesn’t come easy to most. Being heard and understood can change a person. Find out more…..
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He smelled so clean and fresh as I lifted him out of the bathtub. I nestled my nose into his chubby little neck and placed a big, juicy kiss on him. He squealed with joy and slowly wrestled out of my arms to run down the hall naked. These moments are some of my favorite with my grandkids.
Often our strongest memories are linked to our sense of smell. Here’s why…..
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“Come close” is the invitation from God.
I get a sense that I am being wooed by God to spend time with him, to draw near to him. After coming through a very busy month of August, that offer is attractive! Last month was filled with a vacation of a lifetime, the celebration of my oldest daughter’s political campaign, and one of the most painful experiences I’ve had in a long time.
Isn’t life like that? Click to read more….
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YOU'RE INVITED
To our 3rd and final interactive School of Contemplative Life Teaser. God gives each of us a body to share the joy of life. Each of our senses connects us to the world around us and in us.
God is in the midst of our lives, all the time, even if….. Click link for more information
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Author Keri Wyatt Kent states, “The Bible’s rationale for the Sabbath is simple: we, God’s image-bearers, function best by following God’s example, particularly in how we manage our time. Resting… reminds us of the miracle of creation and the gift God gave himself and his creatures. It reminds us how to dance the dance of life.”
Guest blogger, Jeannie Short shares more about how to make and keep rest a priority in our lives.
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Set aside an hour of your time and take a pause in your day to experience a slice of reflective living. Join us and learn how to live an unhurried, slower-paced life that is filled with meaning and depth. Find out more about the School of Contemplative Life.
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Life has a way of draining everything out of us slowly until we wake up one day and realize that we are living gravely tired and disconnected, not just physically but deep down in the most sacred place of all; our soul.
Whether the pandemic of 2020 has pushed you into this weariness or you’ve become aware that you have been living this way, it’s time to take action. But the action may surprise you. Click on the link to find out what action may be helpful for you.
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