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Cynthia’s Story: The impact of a Transforming Community in the life of a pastor
My name is Cynthia and I am an ordained United Methodist pastor. Transforming Community came at the right time for me. I was looking for a spiritual director when I…
It is the Lord!
Happy Easter Monday, friends! Once again, Ruth invites us to celebrate the risen Jesus through five powerful post-resurrection encounters. We’ve reflected on these stories before, yet they continue to speak.…
“God comes to us like the sun in the morning…when it is time. We must assume an attitude of waiting,…
Part II “We are formed together as we learn to pray together. Ancient Jews and Christians uttered sacred prayers together.…
“Without solitude it is impossible to have a spiritual life.” –Henri Nouwen It is a wonderful thing to be invited.…
“On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul.” Psalm 138:3 This week I went…
“Stay together, friends, don’t scatter and sleep. Our friendship is made of being awake.” Rumi In her book Cloister Walk,…
“While the truth that we cannot escape God’s all-seeing eye may weigh us down at times, it is finally the…
“Yet even now, says the Lord, repent and return to me with all your heart.” Joel 2:13 Today is Ash…
“On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul.” Psalm 138:3 Long ago, a wise…
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- Reflections written for spiritual leaders delivered over 4 weeks
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