Tag Archives: #SpiritualExercises

Perfect Purpose

Posted on October 28, 2015 by sstyves

The thing about cancer is when you hear that word used as something inside of you, your brain slows down as if processing at a very slow rate. The feeling is an odd one. We see it on television shows … Continue reading →

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Take Heart!

Posted on October 25, 2015 by sstyves

A blind beggar sits by the roadside as Jesus and a large crowd leave Jericho. He has been left out of the excitement but that is about to change drastically. Bartimeus begins to shout out loud when he learns that … Continue reading →

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Foggy September Morning

Posted on September 25, 2015 by sstyves

I awoke to this view this morning and felt the weight of the fog.  I used to struggle with September; there were too many sad anniversaries that created a brain fog and heavy heart. My dear friend Ginny, an amazing … Continue reading →

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Birthday Blessings

Posted on August 29, 2015 by sstyves

He must bring a warm pride to God’s heart as he engages in service in humble and small ways, improving life for so many others. Continue reading →

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The Lord is Our God

Posted on August 8, 2015 by sstyves

Deuteronomy’s reading from Chapter 6 holds holy words: Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. … Continue reading →

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Breaking Commandments

Posted on July 27, 2015 by sstyves

Out of murky waters can come something beautiful. Today’s readings are harsh: As he drew near the camp, he saw the calf and the dancing. With that, Moses’ wrath flared up, so that he threw the tablets down and broke … Continue reading →

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Angels All Around Us

Posted on July 25, 2015 by sstyves

Last night I went to see Les Miserables at the local outdoor theatre here. That story both breaks and warms my heart, usually leaving a puddle underneath my seat as I weep. Each time I see something new that touches … Continue reading →

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Your Sacred Space

Posted on July 23, 2015 by sstyves

Summer is my preferred season. I find the pace slows and I see life through different eyes. I think better and find my way inside of myself in ways that heal and affirm life decisions. Everything whispers I Am and … Continue reading →

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Wrapped in Love

Posted on February 15, 2015 by sstyves

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, that artificial commercial day with inflated prices and hopeful expectations. Now that it is over, I thought I might talk about a different kind of love as I deliver some distressing and challenging news in light … Continue reading →

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