November 2009 | Susan Gaddis

5 Things Everyone Ought to Know About Advent

Post author:Susan Gaddis
Post published:November 30, 2009
Post category:Advent
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There are some things everyone ought to know about Advent, but somehow I missed the memo.

Meditation on Psalm 139

Post author:Susan Gaddis
Post published:November 27, 2009
Post category:Quiet Moments
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I invite you to begin your day with a visual reflection on Psalm 139 by Liz Babbs. Enjoy a few minutes of Celtic music and thoughtful meditation.

Gratitude In the Right Direction

Post author:Susan Gaddis
Post published:November 25, 2009
Post category:Lent Thanksgiving
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Is our gratitude is headed in the right direction? Thanksgiving Day encourages appreciation; the majority of which is directed towards friends and family.

Spirit Ritual

Post author:Susan Gaddis
Post published:November 23, 2009
Post category:Spirit Rituals
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I was thinking about the word "spiritual" last week and how it entwines two words: "spirit" and "ritual."

Laughter In the Moment

Post author:Susan Gaddis
Post published:November 20, 2009
Post category:Don't forget to laugh Thanksgiving
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Recently our son, Daniel, told his college group the story of when we served a four-legged turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

When Appreciation Isn’t On the Agenda

Post author:Susan Gaddis
Post published:November 18, 2009
Post category:Relationships Thanksgiving
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Giving thanks and experiencing appreciation are not necessarly on the same serving dish.

5 Ways to Encourage Gratitude Moments

Post author:Susan Gaddis
Post published:November 16, 2009
Post category:Mission Relationships Thanksgiving
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Here are five simple ways to enrich your Thanksgiving season.

Sticky Justice

Post author:Susan Gaddis
Post published:November 13, 2009
Post category:Mission
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Sometimes justice is sticky. Hitting the recreation center at a low income housing community was the last thing on my wish list a few weeks ago. I like my Saturday mornings…

Fixed-hour Prayer

Post author:Susan Gaddis
Post published:November 11, 2009
Post category:Celtic Christianity Prayer
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A brief look at the history of fixed-hour prayer and how it can enrich your day.

God’s Voice in the Ordinary

Post author:Susan Gaddis
Post published:November 9, 2009
Post category:Personal Growth
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What does the Spirit say to you as you go about the ordinary disciplines that make up your life?