The Tent: A safe place for shepherds to reflect together
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Topic: Filled Up, Not Used Up |
Diane Carter
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Forum: Day 33: Productivity Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 1:17 pm Subject: Filled Up, Not Used Up |
The notion of productivity used to make me think of the book, "The Giving Tree". The idea is that, in being truly productive, you end up giving all that you have, and usually all that you a ... |
Topic: Compassion and Justice |
Diane Carter
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Forum: Day 22: Justice Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 1:15 pm Subject: Compassion and Justice |
The quote from Mother Theresa, “When I helped the poor, I was called a saint. But when I asked why they were poor, I was called a communist†was a startling reminder to me that we are cal ... |
Topic: Time Off |
Diane Carter
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Forum: Day 12: Satisfaction and Restoration Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 1:53 pm Subject: Rest |
This reflection forced me to admit that rest is not exactly an activity that I am either attentive enough to, or very good at; and maybe that’s the problem. Perhaps the difficulty I am having ... |
Topic: Sring Up, Oh Well |
Diane Carter
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Forum: Day 5: Spring Up, O Well! Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 1:22 pm Subject: Hidden Reserves |
I was also struck in this reflection by the reminder that our resources come from God alone, and we are but the tools for revealing them. As I reflected upon this truth, I began to think about other t ... |
Topic: Heart Issue |
Diane Carter
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Forum: Day 2: PROVISION Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 1:25 pm Subject: My Heart's Prayer |
There is a lot of pressure to perform to the expectations of worldly "success," to build numbers, whether in attendance or in giving, to achieve status and to climb the ladder. All of this ... |
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