Faithful work
December 19, 2006 | 1 comment
‘Father, where shall I work today?’ And my love flowed warm and free. Then he pointed out a tiny spot And said, ‘Tend that for me.’ I answered quickly, ‘Oh no, not that! Why, no one would ever see, No
Month: December 2006
Are we listening?
December 19, 2006 | 1 comment
One of the most precious gifts we can give another is that of a listening ear. Not just a swift side-glance, a brief acknowledgment of their presence or a quick nod of approval. But a sincere concern and care for
Healing power of listening
December 19, 2006 | No comments yet
“With the gift of listening comes the gift of healing.” ~ Catherine de Hueck In an often quoted old nursery rhyme, William Edward Norris wrote: “If your lips would keep from slips, five things observe with care: To whom
Gift of listening
December 19, 2006 | No comments yet
From “The Gift of Listening,” by Anne Murchison: A good listener listens with spiritual ears open, hearing and understanding the spirit beneath the words. A good listener listens with the heart and mind still and the mouth shut. A good
Getting untangled
December 17, 2006 | 1 comment
The Whale If you read the front page story of the San Francisco Chronicle about a year ago, you would have read about a female humpback whale who had become entangled in a spider web of crab traps and