Category Archives: Peace

INFINITE LADDER

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

In a peaceful rural location near Lexington, Kentucky, there is a Shaker village restoration “Pleasant Hill”. Years ago, we went there many times when visiting family. After enjoying the excellent Shaker-style food at the restaurant, we wandered the settlement, trying … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Growth, Life, Peace, Rest, Truth, Vocation, Work

SEEKING

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

“What we seek, seeks us.” – Marsha Sinetar, Ordinary People as Monks and Mystics: Lifestyles for Self-discovery,” 1986. “And I love whoever loves me, And who earnestly seeks me shall find.” Proverbs 8:17 The Bible in Modern English, Fourth Edition, … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, God, Healing, Jesus, Love, Mercy, Peace, Receiving, Wisdom

CONTAGIOUS PEACE

Posted on February 6, 2018 by

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee.” [Isaiah 26:3a] What is this Peace which is promised to us, if we indeed ‘stay our minds’ on God? It is first, the result of a unity … Continue reading →

Posted in Atonement, Comfort, God, Growth, Guidance, Inner Life, Listening, Meditation, Mind, Peace, Perfection, Silence

“i” – “I”: TWO SELVES

Posted on January 24, 2018 by

Spirituality is always in reference to two “I”s, two selves. The “i” of the person and the “I” of the Universe. It is religion in a personal mode, religion from the point of view of the “i” of yourself and … Continue reading →

Posted in Creation, Eternity, God, Peace, Receiving, Silence, Spirit, Trust

SON of GOD – SON of MAN

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

Christmas is the re-enactment and celebration of the birth of a baby: Jesus of Nazareth. Who was he? How could an individual born in a remote region of the ancient world in humble circumstances have had a universal impact on … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ, Growth, Hope, Jesus, Life, Peace

GRANDFATHER and the CHURCH BELL

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

As Christmas, 2017, comes near, I am deeply impressed with a memory of my grandfather. Kindly allow something personal – a brief reminiscence for this very moving part of the year. Grandfather, born 1876, was an uncomplicated, quiet, friendly man. … Continue reading →

Posted in Comfort, Love, Music, Peace

MORE SPIRITUAL LIFE

Posted on October 2, 2017 by

“Banish rational religious faith and you open the door to superstition and to aberrations of every kind. Deny the soul, and how can you expect man to live otherwise than as an animal? What we see to-day is a reaction … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesus, Life, Love, Peace, Soul, Spirit