A fourteenth-century Italian stained-glass artist was summoned to design and create a huge portrait for the window of a cathedral in Chartres France, a place well known for its stained-glass work. He laid all of the pieces he was going to use out on the floor of the cathedral. They were beautiful to behold; most…
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How we learn to fly
I’m giving you this butterfly because of what it means, the amazing thing about butterflies is the way they get their wings. See, butterflies start out as very different things, each one enduring hardships, but to this hope it clings. One day it will become, despite setbacks from the start, no longer a nothing creature…
A Prayer for Lent
A Prayer for Lent Lord our God, you formed man from the clay of the earth and breathed into him the spirit of life, but he turned from your face and sinned. In this time of repentance we call out for your mercy. Bring us back to you and to the life your Son won…
Resentment, Criticism, Guilt and Fear
Resentment, Criticism, Guilt and Fear cause more problems than anything else These four things cause the major problems in our bodies and in our lives. The feelings come from blaming others and not taking responsibility for our own experiences. You see, if we are not respon- sible for everything in our lives, then there is…
Fear – Inner child affirmation
Today my inner child is free from fear I am simply on this earth Need I be afraid? Mandan chant, translated by Frances Densmore I observe the small child who is tossed into the air and, all smiles and laughter, falls into the strong, outstretched arms of a loving parent. The child is both secure…
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