Along my faith journey there have been times of inspiration and times of learning. Desires, for the things I know the Holy Spirit is asking of me—to bear fruit immediately. And yet, finding myself having to wait and be patient. During our year of Pentecost, I find myself hoping for more but hearing so strongly that the seeds … [Read more…]
One of the skills I learned when I was becoming a registered nurse was the art of listening to my patients. It took intention, concentration and a set of skills such as making eye contact, being still, focusing on what the person was sharing. I learned to see beneath the surface, to read emotions and … [Read more…]
In worship on Pentecost Sunday, we shared four testimonies about the movement of the Holy Spirit in the ordinary, everyday lives of people in our congregation. We shared how we felt a definite “pull” or “nudge” to start a conversation, to give generously, to challenge an idea or to stand up in a difficult situation. How does … [Read more…]
As we enter this year of Pentecost, we have been talking about the Holy Spirit and how it moves in our lives. For some of us this is easy to answer and we have spent time building up our faith and our ability to tune in to the nudges we feel every day. For others … [Read more…]
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