Sharing insights and inspiration that happen over a cup of tea
Sharing insights and inspiration that happen over a cup of tea
Category: Faith
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"Do not seek from the Lord high office, or the seat of honor from the king … you may be partial to the powerful, and so mar your integrity." Sirach 7:4, 6b It’s amazing how many interesting stories you hear when you’re cloistered in a ladies room stall. It seems that some people still carry…
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The past three weeks have been full of work and, finally, vacation without Internet access, all of which have been a factor in my falling behind with posts. I wondered what I might share that would be short but meaningful, as I try to catch up. Then I noticed, again, the small inspirational poster hanging near…
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And one of the scribes came and heard them arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus answered, "The foremost is, 'Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and…
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We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the life that is waiting for us. Joseph Campbell Did you ever pass a car fire on the highway and wonder how it started? I have, many times, and today I got the explanation—when it happened to my…
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"Answer when I call, my saving God." Psalm 4:2 Yesterday was one of those days. You know the kind, when your mind is pulled in every direction; five requests for help, four email emergencies, three phone calls about a personal "business matter" and it’s only nine o’clock in the morning. So I decided to take…
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"Tea ceremony is a way of worshipping the beautiful and the simple. All one’s efforts are concentrated on trying to achieve perfection through the imperfect gestures of daily life. Its beauty consists in the respect with which it is performed. If a mere cup of tea can bring us closer to God, we should watch…
God Talk and Tea 