Traditions
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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 [...]
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 [...]
What Will Make Me Happy
Posted by on December 15, 2010
Click here to listen Sibyl talk about “What Will Make Me Happy”, and click Coming Home to Your True Self: Leaving the Emptiness of False Attractions by Albert Hasse to read the details about the book to which she refers. Sibyl Towner is a co-author of Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God [...]
The Dance of Winter
Posted by on November 11, 2010
By Sibyl Towner, Co-Author of Listen to My Life The Dance of Winter The first dancers come from the north, Clouds begin to cover the blue sky of summer, The winds move them slowly…then quickly with gusts of power and strength. Cool air comes and the trees quake for they know undressing is coming and [...]
It’s As Easy As Riding A Bike
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on October 19, 2010
By Joan Kelley, oneLife Maps Facilitator I’m learning a new skill. I’m learning to ride a bike. All of you who are laughing right now can just stop your snickering from your couch cushion and put your ice cream bowls down. I mean I knew how to ride a bike before but this is a [...]
Your Highest Calling
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on September 23, 2010
By Sharon Swing, Co-Author, Listen to my Life Maybe I’m getting a bit too sensitive. Maybe not. I’d like to know what you think. While listening to a radio program, a caller identified himself as a pastor. Before answering the man’s question, the host encouraged this man by saying that the role of a pastor [...]
Living in the Ah-Ha Moments!
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on September 8, 2010
By Jenny Trees, oneLifemaps Facilitator What is the difference between formulas and ah-ha moments? A formula is a set of rules or principles. It’s an equation that someone has found to get them to a certain result. You can find formulas for success lining shelves in the form of self-help books. Unlike formulas, ah-ha moments [...]
Faith as a Habit
Posted by on August 20, 2010
by Joan Kelley, oneLifemaps Facilitator Maybe you have days when the only prayer you can utter sounds like an emergency call for help like, “God show up! God, just show up as I send my kids to their first day school, as I get the doctors report, as I handle a conflict situation at work, [...]
Faith – One Day at a Time
Posted by on August 17, 2010
by Joan Kelley, oneLifemaps Facilitator Life at our house in the last couple months has been challenging to say the least, as we have faced grieving the loss of our son. Someone asked me recently in an interview, ”How do you have the strength or the courage to keep going?” I think the answer is [...]