Posted in Christianity, Religion, Spirituality, tagged Audio Sermons, Contemplative Prayer, help, news, Online Sermons, Prayer, prayer requests inclusive web community, Spirituality, Weekly Spiritual Reflections on November 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We pray for all people who are burdened
by the weight of the recessionary economy;
For those who stand in an unemployment line;
For those buried under the mound of debt,
For those who stand on the edge of foreclosure,
and for those who have fallen into the abyss of bankruptcy.
May anchors of hope be cast in deep waters of [...]
Posted in Christianity, Religion, Spirituality, tagged Audio Sermons, Bible, Contemplative Prayer, Galatians 6:9, inclusive web community, Online Sermons, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Spirituality, Weekly Spiritual Reflections on November 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“So let us not grow weary in doing what is right,
for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.”
Galatians 6:9 NRSV
What are your blessings from doing right?
Keep on keeping on and Happy Thanksgiving!
Denise Pyles, M.Div.
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Weekly Spiritual Reflections
Posted in Christianity, Religion, Spirituality, tagged Audio Sermons, Contemplative Prayer, inclusive web community, Online Sermons, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Spirit, Spirituality, Weekly Spiritual Reflections on November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Creator God,
spark the driving force of energy
deep inside of us;
set aflame our feet of action;
ignite within us a deep passion
for justice, love and hope;
stir within our hearts,
and be the breath of our life,
this day, this moment.
For this we long and pray. Amen.
Denise Pyles, M.Div.
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Weekly Spiritual Reflections
Posted in Christianity, Religion, Spirituality, tagged Audio Sermons, Contemplative Prayer, gratitude, inclusive web community, Online Sermons, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Spirituality, thanksgiving, Weekly Spiritual Reflections on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am looking forward to Thanksgiving this week – gathering with loved ones and enjoying some wonderful food, community and fun! One of the rituals I savor is just before we sit down to eat, when we all gather around the table, standing in a circle holding hands, and each one of us goes around [...]
Posted in Christianity, Religion, Soul Tending 101, Spirituality, tagged Audio Sermons, Contemplative Prayer, gratitude, inclusive web community, Online Sermons, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Spirituality, Weekly Spiritual Reflections on November 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
With this being the week of Thanksgiving, I am aware of a quote by a 13th Century Mystic and Theologian, Meister Eckhart: “If the only prayer you say in your whole life is ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” Being grateful is prayer enough. This week, let us tend to the heart of gratitude throughout all [...]
Posted in Christianity, Religion, Spirituality, tagged Audio Sermons, Bible, Contemplative Prayer, inclusive web community, Online Sermons, Prayer, Prayer Requests, psalm 139, Spirituality, Weekly Spiritual Reflections on November 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“For it was you who formed my inward parts;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
Psalm 139:13-14a NRSV
In what ways do you experience the love of God at the depth of your being?
Denise Pyles, M.Div.
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Weekly Spiritual Reflections
Posted in Christianity, Religion, Spirituality, tagged Audio Sermons, breath, Contemplative Prayer, inclusive web community, Online Sermons, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Spirit, Spirituality, weekly spiritual refllections on November 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Spirit of God,
Breathe on us peace,
Breathe through us healing,
Breathe in us courage,
Breathe over us hope,
Breathe below us strength,
Breathe above us mercy,
Breathe around us joy,
Breathe on us love,
O Breath of God. Amen.
Denise Pyles, M.Div.
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Weekly Spiritual Reflections
Posted in Christianity, Religion, Spirituality, tagged Audio Sermons, Contemplative Prayer, God's time, inclusive web community, Online Sermons, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Spirituality, Weekly Spiritual Reflections on November 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I was talking with a friend of mine whose ministry is professional dance and movement. She was telling me that when she dances, especially for ritual prayer, she experiences a timeless moment with God. It is as if time stands still for her and she is “lost” in the moment of prayer. Dancing does that [...]
Posted in Religion, Soul Tending 101, Spirituality, tagged Audio Sermons, Contemplative Prayer, inclusive web community, love, Online Sermons, Prayer, Prayer Requests, soul tending, Spirituality, Weekly Spiritual Reflections on November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This past weekend I officiated a wedding for a couple who had been dating for more than 15 years. I was so moved by their deep joy and love that radiated from their faces throughout the ceremony. Witnessing their simple and profound act of holding hands and pledging their love and fidelity to each other [...]
Posted in Christianity, Religion, Spirituality, tagged Audio Sermons, Contemplative Prayer, inclusive web community, news, Online Sermons, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Spirituality, Weekly Spiritual Reflections on November 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Creator God,
You who made women and men
in Your image and likeness,
hear the prayers of those
who suffer violent attacks
because of their gender.
Embrace them with the balm of healing.
Protect them with a shield
of love, strength and courage.
May there be an end to violent attacks
against women and young girls throughout our world.
Inspire all of us to stand up
and [...]
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