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Those who, through their work or actions, help point the way for someone seeking to strengthen their connection to God.

How to collaborate with the Holy Spirit

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I welcome The Rev. Alexander D. MacPhail, who inspired me with  the sermon he preached at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Pentecost, 27 May, 2012. With his permission, I share this excerpt.  When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will [...]

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Come as a Child

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Introducing Connection Messenger Sherry Woodcock, author, blogger, and spiritual teacher. This is an excerpt from her new book, Daily Spiritual Tools. Sometimes I find myself too busy. It’s a tendency I learned in childhood, taking on too much responsibility for things to try to keep my world safe. I’m not complaining; I’m definitely not the [...]

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Connect with your Inner Artist

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Introducing Nature Connection Messenger/Artist: Jackie Catteron Sometimes you come across a work of art that is so full of light and warmth and beauty that you just wish you could meet the artist. That happened to me last year when I bought some beautiful notecards featuring birds and flowers and country scenes that just…well, they [...]

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When you want to give up…don’t

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There are times in our lives when we’ve got to summon untapped reserves of strength, courage, and resolute endurance in the face of adversity. If we’re lucky, these times are few and far between, but sometimes we face a chronic or long-term situation–terminal illness or disability in ourselves or a loved one–in which these reserves [...]

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A Way Through the Wilderness…

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Introducing Connection Messenger: The Rev. Alexander D. MacPhail Life does seem like a wilderness sometimes, doesn’t it? We’re blown by winds that are beyond our control. We’re scratched and bloody from making our way through thorny issues and prickly people. Sometimes we hear siren songs. Sometimes we hear banshees. When we’re genuinely seeking God, why [...]

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