Will You Open The Door?
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on December 6, 2011
Questions to Ponder: What story of Christ might you want to spend time reading this Christmas? What might you want to explore during this Advent season? Is there a door in your life that needs opening? What possibilities lie behind that door? How can [...]
Are You Listening?
Posted by on November 29, 2011
by Joan Kelley, Director of Facilitator Development and oneLifemaps Facilitator My son, Mitchell, (age 10) came bounding into our room this past Sunday morning. He lives life with high energy from sunrise to bedtime. John and I were still asleep as he came in. He had the latest book order and wanted to share it [...]
Your Old and Weary Face
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on September 27, 2011
by Trish Gannon, poet I am thankful God has shown me beauty in life that is never found in a magazine cover. I wrote this poem, “Your Old and Weary Face,” while remembering my grandmother, who lived with us. My grandmother raised 14 of her own children and many grandchildren and friends. This French woman [...]
A Picture of Truth
Posted by on September 13, 2011
By Cheri Hudspith, oneLife Maps Facilitator I have written before about why my heart was not open to sharing with God my desires and longings. God has been moving me from fear to faith in increasing amounts on that subject for a while now. One of the ways this is happening is the Lord has [...]
A Parisian Peak
Posted by on May 10, 2011
by Leslie Dawson, oneLifemaps Facilitator A year ago, my sister invited me to join her in running the Paris marathon to celebrate her 50th birthday. This was not an unusual request because I am also a runner and when we are in the same town, we enjoy running together. Because of my current circumstances and prior commitments, [...]
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
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]