Author: Marie Proctor
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Book: Redeeming Power
❤️ If you weren’t too keen on the title of the book, “When Narcissism Comes To Church,” you may appreciate this one. Both books call for honest reflection in our own lives first before we address others who use their power to abuse (knowingly or unknowingly) rather than to bless. If you are a Christ-…
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Today, it bloomed
This… Is… Absolutely… Beautiful! Today, my last lily bloomed. The one I’ve been waiting on. It’s gorgeous. This garden was created during my Sabbatical. I am amazed to look back over the last year to see how much has changed, how much has grown, and how much beauty has been brought forth because of that…
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What color will it be?
I’ve been waiting quite a while for this last lily to bloom. I am eager to see what color it will be. I’m eager to behold its beauty in its fullness. My family has also joined in on the anticipation. Every day, we (me and Kali) wake up wondering if today is the day. I…
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7th Sunday in Easter
We continue to look for signs of resurrection in this Easter season. Many signs of resurrection are visible like nature itself, others not so much. There are times I “hope” something life-giving is happening deep within. I trust that God is at work, working in ways I do not know. This helps me stay grounded.…
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6th Sunday in Easter
I’m reminded of how much we are loved by God. I am in awe of the love God pours out on us. I am loved by a generous God who loves me. No other God declares their love for their worshippers as God has done and continues to do. God rescues and sets right the…
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Book: When Narcissism Comes to Church
❤️ This book is quite a read. I love how the author compelles us to first look at the narcissism that lies within each of us before we try to address it in the church. I believe this book is an honest reflection of why so much trauma and spiritual abuse happens in the church.…
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5th Sunday in Easter
My Easter Lilly’s are not blooming yet, but my roses are. The process of how a bud forms, matures, and opens is breathtaking. I’m blown away at God’s creative touch in the world, especially during this Easter season. When these blooms begin to die, I feel the pull of grief and remember that I, too,…
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4th Sunday in Easter
I’m still gleaning from this mornings sermon. You can click here to listen. There are some beautiful gems that surfaced after the prayer that may not be in my notes or on the recording. These came as our congregation shared today. Here are just a few: Here are my notes below. It is the fourth…
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Contemplative Prayer
Our next Contemplative Prayer Group will meet on Thursday, May 16. Click here for more information.
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3rd Sunday in Easter
To listen, click here. This is the Third Sunday in Easter, and in this Easter season, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. Of course, we can celebrate the resurrection year round, but especially in this season, I hope you have been experiencing resurrection in your life and in the world around you. Are you looking…
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