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“Pray Without Ceasing” is Hard. Flash Prayers Aren’t.

Flash Prayers are quick prayers you offer whenever you see someone in need or someone comes to your mind. It’s based on Frank Laubach’s work.

Let Art Nurture Your Soul

March 17, 2021By Rev. Dr. John J. Duling I was guiding a spiritual direction session with a directee (that is the name for someone who meets with a spiritual director) in a fellowship room of the church where he served as a pastor. It was a Zoom session and behind the directee was a paintingContinue reading “Let Art Nurture Your Soul”

God, You Save Both Humankind and the Beasts

God cares for humankind and all of creation. We get to care for them, too, through the system we create.

7 Ways To Be Kind To Others When Kindness Seems In Short Supply

This devotion explores ways we can be kind to one another especially when we’d rather not.

How To Forgive Someone Else and Yourself

For real inner freedom, it is important to know how to forgive other people and ourselves. Here are some steps to consider.

Thin Places, Child Faces. An Ash Wednesday Meditation

Thin Places

How To Be A Better Listener:

Deep listening is a gift you can give yourself and others. Read this article to learn more about it.

How To Keep Your Faith In God During Hard Times

How do you keep your faith in God during hard times? When life feels like it’s overwhelming you, where can you find faith? In God’s promise to have claimed you and live with you always.

The Pandemic Offers You The Chance To Choose Good

Want to get your soul and mind ready for Lent? Join the online retreat to engage in some valuable prayer styles. Feb 20, 2021. Register here. January 27, 2021April Nible I had to do some serious self-reflection I’ve been journaling during this pandemic. For a few months, it was a daily morning prayer ritual thatContinue reading “The Pandemic Offers You The Chance To Choose Good”

How To Learn From The Wilderness

Looking for ways to get your mind and soul ready for Lent? Join us Sat, Feb 20, for an online retreat! Jan 20, 2021The Rev. Patrick Sipes This article is a taste of the session Rev. Sipes will be leading at the online retreat sponsored by Seeking the Spirit Within on Feb 20, 2021. RegisterContinue reading “How To Learn From The Wilderness”