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Our Life is Love: the Quaker Spiritual Journey
Marcelle Martin's book, Our Life is Love: The Quaker Spiritual Journey, explores ten elements of the spiritual experience of Quakers. It is a great resource for study groups to explore these elements of spiritual experience in our own lives. See the Publication page for more information. * * * * * * * * Marcelle is available to lead workshops and retreats and to give talks. See the Teaching and Upcoming Workshops page.-
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Category Archives: Supporting Spirit-led Ministry
Appreciating Inner Images
One of the most powerful ways to help people open up to divine guidance is to assist them in exploring key images that they receive inwardly. These images might come during a dream, but also while engaging in activity, or … Continue reading
Invitation to Quaker Eldering
Early in the Quaker movement, Friends recognized that the living Spirit of God was guiding them directly without need of intermediaries. Members of the faith community were given particular gifts of the Spirit for the benefit of all. Not all … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplative spirituality, Facing Life with Faith, Learning from Early Friends, Quaker Faith Today, Radical Christianity, spiritual practices, Supporting Spirit-led Ministry
Tagged book launch, Bruce Neumann, Elaine Emily, Eldering, elders, faithfulness, Inner Light Books, Janet Gibian Hough, Mary Kay Glazer, nurturing the faith community, Pendle Hill, prophetic ministry, Quaker ministry, spiritual nurture
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Interviewing EarthQuaker Carl Magruder
Recently I had the opportunity to interview an extraordinary Friend, Quaker hospice chaplain and traveling minister Carl Magruder. At the time of our interview, more than 500 wildfires were raging in the state of California, where he lives. He spoke … Continue reading
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