Should we ask for patience? Of course, we all could use more patience, but should we actually ask for prayer for patience? I was in one of my meetings with a group of Spiritual Prayer Practitioners. At the meeting, we all express any prayer requests we want to share. Many ask for peace, prosperity, health, … More Should I Ask for Patience?
As Spiritual Practitioners, we were taught to cultivate discernment while dealing with clients. In other words, don’t judge other people or their actions — especially those who come to you for help, support, and prayer. According to Wiki: “Discernment is the ability to obtain sharp perceptions or to judge well. In the case of judgment, … More Cultivate Discernment
We are living in a world where information — whether true or false — is widely available. Being informed is a good thing. Framing opinions as facts is something entirely different because our words have consequences. As a young girl, I was very sensitive to the words of others. I remember coming home from school … More Words Have Consequences
Yesterday, I visited my young friend, Kristi, and watched her show tremendous faith and courage in the face of death. Kristi is the youngest daughter of a gal I worked with 25 years ago. Linda, her mom, and I helped the regional director run and teach DD (Developmentally Disabled) adults. During the years Linda and … More Courage in Death
I learned a valuable lesson about mistakes and hindsight this week. Working as a virtual assistant/webmaster, I see and have made plenty of mistakes. The detail work requires a keen eye for editing. But some days, I miss the mark. Early this week, for no known apparent reason, the church website I manage was down. … More Hindsight is a Wonderful Thing
Wanting world peace is a lofty goal. But praying and meditating for world peace is a worthy project. For me, it brings together some of my deepest desires: peace through prayer! World Peace Meditation Studies World peace meditation projects have been conducted in numerous areas across the world with some startling success. According to studies … More World Peace Meditation Project
Yesterday, I participated in oral paneling testing for a new Spiritual Practitioner. It was very interesting since I had not been involved in Practitioner paneling since my own panel in the summer of 2016. Being a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner requires two intensive years of training (plus around two years of prep classes), a written exam, … More Testing a New Spiritual Practitioner
My husband and I are currently helping a friend with a book project. It is a big project, and all the ups and downs in life are sidetracking him from what he wants to accomplish. He is struggling with keeping his eyes on the prize. One thing is true: Focusing on the future can be … More Keeping Eyes on the Prize
We never know how Spirit might speak to us in difficult circumstances. But, believe it or not, Spirit can impart wisdom through the insults of others. When viewing insults as gifts that we can receive or reject, we can learn many lessons. This is true, when insults are a gift, is explained in the following … More Wisdom Through Insults
June is an exciting month. We are honoring love and freedom by recognizing both Pride Month and Juneteenth. If you are not familiar with these two June commemorations, here is a brief explanation: Juneteenth (19th) – also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day – is a holiday celebrating the emancipation … More Honoring Love and Freedom