Previous Comments By 'amyvandenboom'
Pandemic, by Lynn Ungar  On Mar 13, 2020 Amy wrote:Oh my! How Very Beautiful!❤️ | |||
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In Eyes Of God, We're All Minorities, by Barbara Brown Taylor On Feb 25, 2020 Amen wrote:Yes! | |||
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In Eyes Of God, We're All Minorities, by Barbara Brown Taylor On Feb 25, 2020 aj wrote:Amen! | |||
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The Liminal Space, by Heather Platt On Feb 20, 2020 aj wrote:Amen Del!!!! Amen! | |||
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The Liminal Space, by Heather Platt On Feb 18, 2020 aj wrote:"Learning to care and not carry", David, grabbed my focus. Allowing presence, ear, love, time ... to be enough in in this phase difficult sometimes. Your words a very good reminder! Amen to Maria's ... "When we try to help, and from a good place, it doesn’t allow the other to go through life’s struggles, learn and become strong and wise because of them." (Yes, yes, yes! We are who we are, in great part, by how we'veOVERCOME thorns in life.) So much to ponder here! Thank you! | |||
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Silence, by Jean Klein On Jan 4, 2020 Amy wrote:Amen! | |||
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Do You Remember Your Song?, by Alan Cohen On Dec 6, 2019 Amy wrote:Oh my! I love this! Thank you for sharing!!! A big AMEN! | |||
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How Can You Live In This World And Yet Be Innocent?, by J. Krishnamurti On Nov 26, 2019 me wrote:Dying to self and living in Him. | |||
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Staying Small To Stay Safe, by Peggy Dulany On Nov 12, 2019 I hear you wrote:❤️ | |||
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What Is Wealth?, by Ryan Holiday On Oct 24, 2019 me too wrote:❤️ | |||
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What Is Wealth?, by Ryan Holiday On Oct 24, 2019 me wrote:Really Love! | |||
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What Is Wealth?, by Ryan Holiday On Oct 24, 2019 Amy wrote:Too, Amen! | |||
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What Is Wealth?, by Ryan Holiday On Oct 24, 2019 Amy wrote:Amen!!!❤️ | |||
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What Is Wealth?, by Ryan Holiday On Oct 23, 2019 Amy wrote:A wealthy person is one who knows he/she will be spending their eternity in Heaven! She/He invests their life, time and work on/in Him ... the only One Who REALLY matters. | |||
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Monet Refuses The Operation, by Lisel Mueller On Oct 16, 2019 Amy wrote:The more I see Heaven on earth, the more blurred the “edges” of matter become. The canvas of one enters into the canvas of another. There is nothing seperatingus. We are all commingled in Love with Him. Ever so beautiful, is the work of The Master’s Hand. | |||
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Zen Of Archery, by James Clear On Oct 10, 2019 aj wrote:Amen Danny! | |||
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My Neighbor's Corn, by Naren Kini On Oct 8, 2019 Amy wrote:Amen! God gave me His Best Gift ever ... I, in turn, share Him (Jesus) ... He returns back to me ... More Holy Spirit Power ... More Holy revelations ... More confidence to share Him ... More opportunities to be a witness to Him ... The Gift is passed ... The Gift is received ... In joyful hope The Gift is passed on.❤️ Again, Amen to Naren’sstory! Very much loved! | |||
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When Light Shines, Darkness Becomes The Light, by Thich Nhat Hanh On Sep 28, 2019 Jo wrote:Love this! Keep your Light on (shining)! In Him, there is no darkness! | |||
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Universal Humans In Training, by Gary Zukav On Sep 5, 2019 me wrote::) | |||
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Does God Have A Form?, by Arthur Osborne On Aug 23, 2019 amy wrote:Amen! | |||
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Greatest Of All Religions, by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan On Jul 29, 2019 Amy wrote:Amen🌱 | |||
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Not Loneliness, But Aloneness, by Craig Childs On Jul 11, 2019 enjoyed wrote:Amen! | |||
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Remember, by Joy Harjo On Jun 28, 2019 me too wrote:Last evening, I cared for my mother in law (90 years old) ... my parents (83 and 81 years old). I did a lot of remembering! Interesting ... how, out of all the good and bad over the years, my “remembering” centers around the wisdom I’vegainedfrom each. These past few weeks have been weepy ones for me. With so many changes ... so many special moments ... so much fragility ... I have to “remember” that I am God’s girl! It’s OK for my loved ones to decline in mind and body. It’s OK to die. it’s OK to move to another “place”. He remains The Same ... always and forever. On Him, I must stand. amen | |||
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Remember, by Joy Harjo On Jun 28, 2019 me wrote:Amen. | |||
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Unconditioned Stillness, by Rick Hanson On Jun 7, 2019 Thank you! wrote:I am with you, Sheila! Amen, I am with you on this one!🌱 | |||
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Stepping Over The Bag Of Gold, by Rachel Naomi Remen On May 31, 2019 Amy wrote:Amen! I hope you are still playing your guitar! God is good! | |||
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Stepping Over The Bag Of Gold, by Rachel Naomi Remen On May 28, 2019 aj wrote:This truth is gold! Thank you! | |||
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Do You Direct Your Mind Or Does Your Mind Direct You?, by Yogi Bhajan On May 17, 2019 aj wrote:Amen!!! | |||
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Do You Direct Your Mind Or Does Your Mind Direct You?, by Yogi Bhajan On May 17, 2019 Amy wrote:❤️ | |||
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Do You Direct Your Mind Or Does Your Mind Direct You?, by Yogi Bhajan On May 17, 2019 Amy wrote:Thank you for this trip into your mind! Fly friend ... !🦋 | |||
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Do You Direct Your Mind Or Does Your Mind Direct You?, by Yogi Bhajan On May 9, 2019 Amy wrote:The Holy Spirit helps me to control my mind ... without doubt! | |||
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Everything Human Is Natural, by Alan Watts On May 9, 2019 Amy wrote:Amen. | |||
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The Poisoned Tree, by Jack Kornfield On May 5, 2019 Amy wrote:So much wisdom here! United, standing possible! You are not alone!🕊 | |||
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Feel Free To Set A Better Example, by Ryan Holiday On Apr 24, 2019 Amy wrote:I am proud of you Carol! You sound like a very strong person! Keep sharing. It is good for you to know you are being “heard”. Yay you:) | |||
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What Is Holding It Together?, by Nora Bateson On Mar 25, 2019 Amen wrote:So beautifully written! Thank you for blessing my silence! A | |||
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What Is Holding It Together?, by Nora Bateson On Mar 25, 2019 Amen wrote:In Love’s realm there are no words ... just understanding! Keep placing your comforting hands on people’s shoulders. (I find comfort in reading your words)! | |||
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What Is Holding It Together?, by Nora Bateson On Mar 23, 2019 aJ wrote:Love, (not “the feeling” but “the decision” ... The God, Who ISLove), holds everything together. Hate, the exact opposite of Love, tears apart ... destroys ... seeks to intimidate and control. My faith in Truth helps me to see the delicate nature of life without needing to lock it in explanation. God can explain ... I cannot ... but, perhaps, one day It will become clear. | |||
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Why Busyness Is Actually Modern Laziness, by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter On Mar 21, 2019 AJ wrote:I hear you! 1 Peter 5:3 Simply, do right by TRUTH ... not caring about outcome ...allow your True Boss be your True Boss. He made you to be YOU! BLOOM where you are planted, He will empower you to BE BOLD for HIM (Who IS Truth!) The ONLY thing that REALLY matters in life is that people should KNOW HIM. Amen. I hear you! my story is much the same! Thank you “others” for your reflections! I read and appreciate you! Amen, | |||
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Three Qualities Of Holiness, by Anthony De Mello On Mar 15, 2019 Jo wrote:Everyday, I have responsibilities. They are “jobs” I have as a faithful daughter, daughter in law, nana, wife ... etc.. In these roles, I have to serve (selfishly, sometimes, more because I have to and less because I want to)! Over time, I have found that inliving by “a pattern” Someone (God) else has planned for me ... though restricting ... is what I absolutely need! If Jesus wasn’t given the freedomto create His own pattern (apart from His Father’s plan), why would I be given it!?! What helps me to live truth, is to know The Truth ... | |||
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Clues On Higher Ground, by UB40 On Mar 13, 2019 Amy wrote:Amen! | |||
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Kazoo Player And The Symphony, by Daniel Ingram On Mar 2, 2019 Amy wrote:The kazoo player could also be not so poor at all. He could be God. So much of "our personal symphony's are plain and simply off! God, getting our attention to, here and there, affirm our notes/our music ... But challenging us in other areas of a piece. We are not to just "go with the flow" if the flow (of the majority) is contrary to His score. | |||
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Kazoo Player And The Symphony, by Daniel Ingram On Mar 2, 2019 me wrote:I am reading you! I am with you! | |||
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What I Learned From Trees, by Herman Hesse On Feb 22, 2019 Amy wrote:;) | |||
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It Doesn't Matter If You Believe In It, by Kazu Haga On Feb 22, 2019 Amy wrote:Amen! | |||
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What I Learned From Trees, by Herman Hesse On Feb 13, 2019 Trees, I love wrote:Very simply, what I learned from trees is that I am planted in the goodness of His soil. Rooted in everything about Him. I am drawn to the sun/Son. I produce fruit, He designed me to produce. I am dependent on Him, totally, for my growth and existence. When He ordains, I will fall back to the earth I came from. One with it and the One Who created it. | |||
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My Word Of The Year, by Nancy Gibbs On Jan 1, 2019 jo wrote:Love! | |||
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Who Is My Neighbor?, by Ivan Illich On Dec 21, 2018 Jo wrote:Love! | |||
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How Observation Changes Relationships, by Vimala Thakar On Dec 16, 2018 me wrote:Amen! | |||
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Three Stages Of Perceiving Impermanence, by Shinzen Young On Dec 13, 2018 Amy wrote:People "close to you" never pass away! They are closer than you think! Always hope ... | |||
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The New And Ancient Story Of Interbeing, by Charles Eisenstein On Dec 7, 2018 Amy wrote:Beautiful! â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ | |||
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Preparing For The Extraordinary: An Essential Practice, by Alan Briskin On Dec 7, 2018 me wrote:Truth spoken here! | |||
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Uniform Corn-Rows In High-Tech Isolation, by Robin Wall Kimmerer On Nov 18, 2018 me too wrote:Thank you for providing this service! What a ministry! I have special learning needs! When I was young, we did not have support offered, as you speak of! I felt lost and alone! Not OK for a young person to feel "what is the matter with me!"! Why can't I learn like the others??? Amen to your team!!! Amen. | |||
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Uniform Corn-Rows In High-Tech Isolation, by Robin Wall Kimmerer On Nov 18, 2018 me wrote:Amen! I, like you, old fashioned! | |||
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You Must Shout From The Heart, by Ken Wilber On Oct 11, 2018 me wrote:Amen! | |||
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You Must Shout From The Heart, by Ken Wilber On Oct 11, 2018 Amy wrote:My amen follows ... "With you, with me and our commitment to breathe ..."! To words that preceed this, I say "amen". Beyond this, the writer blurs the line seperating The Creator with the created! Not pleasing to this believer's ears. | |||
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The Work Of Love Is To Love, by Mark Nepo On Sep 20, 2018 Namaste wrote:We do! | |||
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The Work Of Love Is To Love, by Mark Nepo On Sep 20, 2018 Amy wrote:Amen! | |||
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The Work Of Love Is To Love, by Mark Nepo On Sep 14, 2018 Amy wrote:Promises! I will love you and honor you ... In good times and in bad, all the days of my life. My husband has had seven concussions in his medical history (that are recorded). Little by little throughout my 40 years with him, I am noting changes that directly relate to his past trauma. The work of love most certainly is to love ... Cuz love is all I have! (When I speak Love, I speak God ... because He has everything to do with it!). I am, thru the holding and listening relationship I have with my Father, able to love my husband in the way I promised ... and in the way God makes me aware that he needs. (irregardless, of reciprocation). That's what God's love for me is for! Amen. | |||
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Fueled By Love, by Timber Hawkeye On Aug 26, 2018 Jo wrote:Amen! | |||
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Fueled By Love, by Timber Hawkeye On Aug 21, 2018 Amy wrote:Spot on! | |||
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Live Like The Roar In A Lion's Throat, by Pavithra Mehta On Aug 6, 2018 me wrote:Don't stop trying! No one can roar for you. It has to come from you. Do not fear ðŸ¦... you were created with a strong voice and brilliant thoughts to support it! | |||
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Live Like The Roar In A Lion's Throat, by Pavithra Mehta On Aug 6, 2018 aj wrote:Beautiful friend! Amen.🌺 | |||
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Communication As Mutual Entrainment, by Ursula LeGuin On Jul 24, 2018 me wrote:Amen. | |||
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Communication As Mutual Entrainment, by Ursula LeGuin On Jul 24, 2018 AJ wrote:Twenty years ago, my younger son was born. Our vibes have been in synch from the start. He hears me and I hear him ... With or without words. I enjoy his presence and he enjoys mine ... With or without words. I do not need him beside me to feel his spirit near. There are rhythms in nature much like his ... | |||
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We Want Relief. Cure Is Painful, by Anthony de Mello On Jul 21, 2018 Jo wrote:Namaste! | |||
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We Want Relief. Cure Is Painful, by Anthony de Mello On Jul 21, 2018 Amy wrote:I agree! | |||
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Where's Your Umbrella?, by Nazeer Ahmed On Jul 7, 2018 Amy wrote:True!🌷 | |||
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Don't Side With Yourself , by Joseph Goldstein On Jun 22, 2018 Jo wrote:I stay away from people who tend to routinely side with themselves! Why? Their arguments for thinking in a certain way are set in stone and are non negotiable ... so there is no point in entering into a conversation with them because they are always right and usually not interested in listening to my lowly and incorrect "side" anyhow! (For this reason I am best friends with God my Father! He listens to me everyday! In Him, I am heard! Even not taking my side, He remains fathfully, at my side. Taking care of me! | |||
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Don't Side With Yourself , by Joseph Goldstein On Jun 22, 2018 Never Doubt wrote:You ARE worthy! Why ... because Jesus, God and Holy Spirit said so! Amen!!! | |||
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Don't Side With Yourself , by Joseph Goldstein On Jun 20, 2018 ❤️ wrote:Yes! | |||
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Somehow I'm Always Held, by Jeff Foster On Jun 8, 2018 Amen wrote:The point in my youth where I learned of and experienced God's promise to never leave me or forsake me
was life changing! From feelings of fear, isolation and inferiority, came the REAL presence of God ... And the truth, He had my back. His presence blanketed me in His love. Like a weighted lap wrap, He secured me. Answered prayer confirms His promise to faithfully be my Heavenly Aide. At 57 years old, I can reflect back on just about every aspect of life where I see His physical hand at work ... Holding me ... Giving me people and love to fill in every void of my earthly journey. Thank You Father!
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Three Types Of Leadership, by Marty Krasney On Jun 3, 2018 amy wrote:Amen! (However, if the teacher/leader uses his/her position in a way outside of Love ... students/subordinates beware. What is motive? It's all about doing what is right and good!) | |||
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Three Types Of Leadership, by Marty Krasney On Jun 2, 2018 amy wrote:Love trumps "force and trade types" every time! Love (God) is fair and balanced. Love (God) is pure (with no strings attached/evil forces motivated by sin/imbalances). Love (God) doesn't play "trade games" and does not require force ... because people (me) are drawn to it (Him) out of pure need and attraction. Who helps me elevate my leadership to Love (God)? Jesus! | |||
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Keeping Quiet, by Pablo Neruda On May 26, 2018 🌷 wrote:Thank you for allowing us into your story Kristin! You are blessed! | |||
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Exhausting Quest For Perfection, by Brene Brown On May 26, 2018 me wrote:Amen. You are KNOWN here! You MATTER! | |||
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Exhausting Quest For Perfection, by Brene Brown On May 26, 2018 Amy wrote:Amen to your "authenticity and honesty"! Now that is perfection:) | |||
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Exhausting Quest For Perfection, by Brene Brown On May 22, 2018 Amy wrote:My tears stemmed from a "Faith and Works" conversation with my son and his girlfriend. "There is soooo much more work to do!" ... left me feeling depleted! At this time in my life, I cannot do more than I am already doing! Thank you Dianne! So kind of you🌷! | |||
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Exhausting Quest For Perfection, by Brene Brown On May 21, 2018 Amy wrote: Yesterday evening, I broke down in tears of fatigue ... "I am tired" I cried to my husband! TRYING to be the best wife ... Best mom ... Best grand mom... Best dog owner ... Best daughter ... Best daughter in law ... Best niece ... Best neighbor ... Best friend leads one down the road of unrealistic expectations and ultimately loss of self. Trying to be everything for everyone is NOT healthy! | |||
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Death Connects Us To Life, by Somik Raha On May 15, 2018 AJ wrote:BEAUTIFUL! Amen and Amen! | |||
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Death Connects Us To Life, by Somik Raha On May 15, 2018 Always wrote: In response to the last "seed question" given: What helps me not to be wrecked by grief stems from God ... As in scripture.
R. (33a) Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.
A bountiful rain you showered down, O God, upon your inheritance;
you restored the land when it languished;
Your flock settled in it;
in your goodness, O God, you provided it for the needy.
R. Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.
Blessed day by day be the Lord,
who bears our burdens; God, who is our salvation.
God is a saving God for us;
the LORD, my Lord, controls the passageways of death.
R. Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.
Everyday I grieve. This world IS NOT my Home. I have NO control over my next moment ... And so I have to fill my void with the One Who does! Faith, Hope and Love in/of God satisfies like no one/thing else. Life to Death and back again ... Jesus keeps us connected. | |||
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Who Do We Choose To Be?, by Margaret Wheatley On May 10, 2018 me too! wrote:YES! | |||
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Who Do We Choose To Be?, by Margaret Wheatley On May 6, 2018 me wrote: So true! (When I stand before God one day, it will be just me and He. I choose to be in Him ... The One of Eternal Power.) | |||
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Dropping Out, Like The Buddha, by Jane Brunette On May 2, 2018 aj wrote:LOVE! Amen and THANK YOU! | |||
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Dropping Out, Like The Buddha, by Jane Brunette On May 1, 2018 Amy wrote:I doubt myself everyday. I DO NOT, however, doubt God. In and of myself, I would drop out every chance I got. Standing on the promises of God, I am able to function/stay the course. Note ... we are ALL sinners! (I believe that in God's eyes, no one of us is less or more in the department of sin.) We ALL are in need of a Savior. We need Him . and each other for the journey | |||
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Dropping Out, Like The Buddha, by Jane Brunette On May 1, 2018 Jo wrote:Spot on! | |||
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Dropping Out, Like The Buddha, by Jane Brunette On Apr 30, 2018 Jo wrote:You are so right on! amen! | |||
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Dropping Out, Like The Buddha, by Jane Brunette On Apr 30, 2018 Jo wrote:Matthew 6:24 tells me that I cannot serve two Masters. From this, Isaiah hits the homerun for peace and balance. (Isaiah 40 says it all!) To make straight my personal highway to God (Who is Peace) I try to keep Him the center of my attention. Going from extremely Catholic to extremely Christian ... cultivated the peace I have in the balance of the two. | |||
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Recycling Karmic Trash, by Shinzen Young On Apr 24, 2018 Me wrote:Love! | |||
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Seven Stages Of The Ego, by Rumi, as told by Elif Shafak On Apr 18, 2018 Amy wrote:There are no perfect human beings. Perfection is God, Jesus , Holy Spirit ... Alone. There are times, however, when the Holy Spirit in dwells an imperfect human being to Have His (perfect) will done thru that person...but stage seven is not a level any human can reach alone. This is why I believe! God's got what I need and cannot achive separate from Him. | |||
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Everything Is Waiting For You, by David Whyte On Apr 15, 2018 Amy wrote: Thank you Oliver! This .... Is wisdom! | |||
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Everything Is Waiting For You, by David Whyte On Apr 12, 2018 Jo wrote:So beautifully, artfully written ... I second your thoughts ... Amen! | |||
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Everything Is Waiting For You, by David Whyte On Apr 7, 2018 Amy wrote: Just today, stopped by a neighbor (flagged me down) that needed an ear, to not be alone and to shed a few tears. | |||
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Listening As An Act Of Transformation, by Doug Lipman On Apr 6, 2018 Beautiful! wrote::) | |||
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Listening As An Act Of Transformation, by Doug Lipman On Apr 6, 2018 Watching and waiting wrote:I hear you. Others who have ears that hear will listen too. Keep speaking. | |||
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Listening As An Act Of Transformation, by Doug Lipman On Apr 6, 2018 Jo wrote:Amen! Spent the day listening (in my serving) in hope to do just this! | |||
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What You Do Afterwards, by Keith Sawyer On Mar 13, 2018 jo wrote:Most of life is spent in improv! We have little control over most things in life (unless we live in a bubble!). My thoughts , ideas, experience, world view, words, prayers, actions, music, silence ... bounce off of others thoughts, ideas, experience, world view, ect ... everyday! Where two or three are gathered, there is improv. Like with cooking, mixing different ingredients together in variety of different of ways, a unique outcome is created every time! Thanks be to God! | |||
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What You Do Afterwards, by Keith Sawyer On Mar 11, 2018 a wrote:amen. | |||
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Do A Nice Thing For Your Future Self, by Elizabeth Gilbert On Mar 6, 2018 me too wrote:Amen! | |||
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Do A Nice Thing For Your Future Self, by Elizabeth Gilbert On Mar 6, 2018 me wrote:Every night, my body says "It's time to sleep"! | |||
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Living In The Freshest Chamber Of The Heart, by Mark Nepo On Feb 23, 2018 Amy wrote:AMEN! Very much appreciate this thought! Amen! | |||
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