Articles on Prayer

  • Hoping

    It’s hoping that is difficult, the easy path is to despair. ~Charles Péguy

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  • Hope inspires

    Hope inspires the good to reveal itself. ~Emily Dickinson

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  • Calm, Open and Harmonious

    Calm, Open and Harmonious

    Today’s post is by Bryan Berghoef The current stage of life I’m in is busy. I have four active kids in elementary and middle school. Daily I find myself driving them to practice, to track meets, to school activities. I work as a pastor in a new church setting in which I am the only…

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  • Life can only

    Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. ~Søren Kierkegaard

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  • Life in God

    As God deepens in us, appreciation of life in God naturally flows. ~Tilden Edwards

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  • Prayer is

    Prayer is inner resonance and a capacity for mutuality. ~Richard Rohr

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Mission

Our mission is to nurture contemplative living and leadership.

Vision

In 2025, Shalem will be a dynamic and inclusive community, empowered by the Spirit, where seekers engage in transformation of themselves, their communities, and the world through spiritual growth, deep connection, and courageous action.

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