Lenten Learning
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on March 27, 2012
by Jenny Trees, oneLife Maps Facilitator Lent is a tool that in denying oneself extraneous desires we are able to more clearly see God’s provision for us. Jesus fasted to look beyond himself. We fast in order to get a better understanding of the power and provision of God. There is suffering in letting go [...]
In the Quiet
Posted by on March 6, 2012
by Mama Maggie Gobran, Founder and CEO, Stephen’s Children Ministry and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Mama Maggie led a comfortable life in Cairo. A Coptic Christian from a prominent Egyptian family, she taught computer science and lectured at Cairo University. But following a conviction from God, she started a ministry to serve the poor in [...]
Simply Grateful
Posted by on November 22, 2011
by Joan Kelley, Director of Facilitator Development and oneLifemaps Facilitator I remember the things our kids said thanks for at the dinner table when they were small…peas, ketchup, ants on the sidewalk, ice cream cones. My kids are getting older but I’m still learning lessons from their thankful hearts. Here’s what God put on my [...]
Now That’s Funny!
Posted by on August 3, 2011
By Joan Kelley, oneLifemaps Facilitator Have you ever considered the power of laughter and surprise in your spiritual life: in your daily growth, in your healing from the past, in your search for hope in the future? God has been teaching me lessons this summer about some of the very simple elements of life that [...]
Embracing the God Who Is
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on June 28, 2011
by Sibyl Towner, Co-Author of Listen To My Life Sometimes we get stuck in relationships. Sometimes we might feel this could be true of our realtionship with God. We get stuck, want to move forward, but don’t know how. Click here to listen to Sibyl share how “letting go of the God we know to embrace the God [...]
Solitude and Community
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on May 31, 2011
By Sibyl Towner, Co-Author of Listen To My Life Some people light up and draw energy from a crowd of people while others recharge and thrive when grabbing time alone. Those same tendencies are often carried into our approach with God. Click here to listen as Sibyl shares how we might keep company with God in new [...]
Trying New Spiritual Practices
Posted by on May 17, 2011
by Sibyl Towner, Co-Author Listen to My Life Have you ever had a nudge or whisper to try a new spiritual practice? You might think learning something new feels awkward or provokes anxiety, but it can be exciting and exhilarating. Remember the feeling when you first peddled yourself to new freedoms on a bicycle? Trying a [...]
Reframing Spiritual Practices
Posted by on May 3, 2011
by Sibyl Towner, Co-Author Listen to My Life Which spiritual practices do you already engage in? Is there life in these practices or does it feel more like you’ve been there, done that? Click here to listen to Sibyl as she shares how to reframe spiritual practices in ways that give you joy and delight.
Seasons of Life
Posted by on April 12, 2011
by Sibyl Towner, Co-Author Listen to My Life Change, like the seasons, is a constant in our life. But what in the world does our season of life have to do with spiritual practices? What once worked may not anymore. Click to hear Sibyl’s thoughts on spiritual practices in the different seasons of life.
You’re Invited! Come Home.
Posted by on April 5, 2011
By Joan Kelley, oneLifemaps Facilitator “God is at home, it’s we who have gone out for a walk” – Meister Eckhart This describes my life some days. God’s home waiting, ready to take me into his house, but I’ve decided to ignore the invitation, to go out on my own, to walk the other way [...]