Tag: Carmen_Fleming
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Spiritual Practices for Easter
Some of us arrive at Easter Sunday without any preparation for such an extraordinary celebration – the fact that Jesus conquered death! I am guilty! Sometimes the message feels all…
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Finding Our Heart’s True Home
The more authentic our desires, the more they touch upon our identities and also upon the reality of God at the heart of our being. Philip Sheldrake We were designed…
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Living Loved
At the request of a young friend, Henri Nouwen wrote a book entitled, Life of the Beloved. In it, he shared what he considered the most essential truth for living…
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How Does God Experience You?
A beautiful white English Lab, ran away from her owner who, wanting her to come back, immediately responded, “Bella, Bella come.” Bella wasn’t listening. Plastered on her face was a…
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He Speaks Everywhere
God speaks everywhere, but very often we are distracted, too busy or in a hurry to notice. Sometimes we see, but we do not recognize or perceive. We hear, but…
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A Barometer for the Inner Life
Written prayers are a useful resource for the formation of a disciple. They help us discern what is going on deep within us. Saying written prayers was something Jesus did.…
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Gratitude
If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is thank you, that would suffice. — Meister Eckhart Before my eyes were trained to appreciate the unique beauty…