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Blessed is the One Who Endures Temptation
“Blessed is the one who endures temptation, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” — James 1:12 I had never been to a Bible study where participants were invited to share their reflections. Yet there I was, on…
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Living From the Spiritual Heart – Interact
Learn – Interact – People – Resources Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 Praying for each other in whatever way feels right to you is the most important part of this community. You may journal in any way you wish: in a notebook, using art, or by adding a thought, comment, or journal entry with the class. By…
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Shalem: A Space for Sacred Conversations
It’s always time to remember who we are, what we value most, how to listen for the Divine, and discern the next right action. At this moment in US history, assaults on the most marginalized and on the earth itself, presses us to tend to these questions with a particular sense of care. I’m clear…
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Shalem in Transition: A Time for Discernment
Beloved, Grace and peace to you as we stand together at an important threshold in the life of our community. In Celtic tradition, thresholds are holy places. They are neither the place we have been nor yet the place we are going. They are liminal spaces—thin places—where the Spirit often feels closer, more active, and…