Let Your Life Speak
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on January 21, 2011
Click to watch Sibyl as she discusses a question that Parker Palmer asked himself, “Is the life I’m living the life that wants to live in me?” Click Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation by Parker Palmer to read the details of the book to which she refers.
Winter Reflections
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on January 19, 2011
by Carrie Johnson, oneLifemaps Volunteer I am not one for the cold. I like to be comfortable, warm and in a non-shivering state of being. And let me tell you, winter in Chicago is freezing! However, as much as I don’t like the freezing cold, I’ll tell you what I like about winter. I love [...]
Discernment
Posted by on January 11, 2011
Click to watch Sibyl as she shares about how to be open and attentive to the discernment of God by understanding the goodness of God, exploring love as our primary work, and recognizing the gift of the Holy Spirit. Click Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation by Ruth Haley Barton to read the details about the [...]
Exploring Our Story as the Body of Christ
Posted by on January 6, 2011
Click to watch Sibyl as she shares about how we might live our life from the perspective of growing as part of the Body of Christ. Click Living the Christian Year: Time to Inhabit the Story of God by Bobby Gross to read the details about the book to which she refers.
Sensing God’s Love
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on January 5, 2011
By Sharon Swing, Co-Author of Listen to My Life I think that taste buds are not only proof of an intelligent creator of the universe, but of a God who loves us. The earth that bears an abundance of sustenance for us also produces it in a tasty array. From my perspective, the matching of [...]
Traditions
Posted by on January 5, 2011
By Sibyl Towner, Co-Author of ListenTo My Life Click here to hear Sibyl share some thoughts on the importance of tradition in knowing our place in our families and the family of God. Click for more information on the book Sibyl refers to: Living the Christian Year. Sibyl Towner is a co-author of Listen to [...]
Enough – Part 1 of 2
Posted by on January 5, 2011
By Sibyl and Dick Towner “Thank God for what is given, not allowing the not given to spoil it.” —Elizabeth Elliott Enough (e–nuf’) adj. – to attain or achieve as much or as many as is necessary, desirable or tolerable; sufficient. So when is enough…really enough? That can be a challenging question as we approach [...]
Enough, Part 2 of 2
Posted by on January 5, 2011
By Sibyl and Dick Towner Last week we began looking at the definition and spiritual implications of “enough.” What is enough? This week, we continue looking at the principles which can help us navigate the dilemma of “enough.” Let’s look again at the biblical understanding of stewardship. God created everything (Genesis 1:1) and he retained [...]
Reviewing Your Year
Posted by on January 5, 2011
by Sibyl Towner, Co-Author Listen to My Life Spend some moments as we close out this year and advance into the new year considering your answers to these questions: What were five places (experiences, relationships, moments in time) when you felt most alive with God this year? What were five places (experiences, relationships, moments in [...]