Tag: christianity
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Offense Is a Choice: Ancient Wisdom for Inner Freedom
When people insult you, it says more about them than about you. Stoic, Christian, Buddhist, and psychological wisdom agree: offense… READ MORE
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“Live for Today” vs. “Plan for Tomorrow”: Wisdom Refuses Either/Or
Life pulls us between living for today and planning for tomorrow. Ancient wisdom and modern psychology agree: the art of… READ MORE
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Reframing Toward Reality: Practicing the Presence
Brother Lawrence reminds us that peace is found not by escaping life, but by reframing it. Drawing from spiritual practice… READ MORE
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God Has Infinite Treasures to Give Us: Practicing the Presence
A humble monk scrubbing pots teaches us the art of divine presence. The Practice of the Presence of God invites… READ MORE
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Whispers in the Sanctuary: Why We Don’t Talk About Sex
Why is sex so hard to talk about—especially in church? In this post, we explore the silence around sexuality in… READ MORE
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