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Joanna Hoyt: Envy
"As with anxiety, the biggest hurdle in dealing with envy seems to be acknowledging that it's there and looking at it instead of hiding from it."Quakerism Left Me | Friends Journal
'People frequently ask me if I've left Quakerism. I feel that Quakerism left me and many others like me. I identify as part of a wandering generation. We have to rebuild this spirituality for ourselves and for the future.'Micah Bales: Let God Out of the Meetinghouse
"We have become respectable, church-going people—a far cry from the radical movement that exploded distinctions between sacred and profane, releasing God from steeple houses and exclusive rituals."John Edminster: Radical Jesus and a Tyrant Devil
“To the extent that we no longer realize the reality of the supernatural power of the demonic realm... we no longer sense the need for a Savior, for Jesus Christ."Rebecca Ankeny: Justice and Mercy
I confess that this is often where I have to start when I feel wronged. I start by praying for justiceBrent Bill: A Thanksgiving Reflection
Singing trees, jubilant fields – these things we take as poetic language. Things that don’t really happen. Or do they?Joanna Hoyt: The Struggle We Share
We are all most apt to hear the stories about how Our People, however we define them, are being hurt. And in this culture there's plenty of hurting to go around.Gil S: X for Xmas
The problem with making no difference between days is that the element of celebrationSteven Davison: Support of Ministry
To fulfill its corporate calling, a meeting has to be equipped itself to serve its members in their ministry.Kevin Roberts: What's Wrong With Fracking?
"I'm somewhat bemused by the hostility and fear that the process of [fracking] seems to instill in many people, especially when they depend so heavily on its products for their own lifestyle choices."Quaker Beliefs/Groups
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I Am a Fool and The Gospel Is True
Started by Forrest Curo in Quaker Talk. Last reply by Stephanie Stuckwisch 6 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Well, that says it! The biggest question, for me, is: "Whose fool am I going to be?" If I'm too concerned about being a fool and having everybody know I'm a fool -- if I'm too downright chickenshit scared by that, as I am -- then how can I help pass…Continue
Friends & Theology
Started by Jeffrey Carr in Local Organizing & Events. Last reply by William F Rushby on 2nd day (Mon). 47 Replies 0 Likes
Being new to all things Quaker,I have noticed some questioning over the role of theology amongst Friends. Is there a place for theology or should all knowledge be experienced based?Are there limits to its use? Is there a Quaker way of doing…Continue
Tags: robert griswold , journal", creeds, quaker, theology
Let us Labor for an Inward Stillness
Started by Ray Lovegrove in Poetry & Arts Wall. Last reply by Martin 10th month 4. 88 Replies 11 Likes
"Let us labor for an inward stillness-- An inward stillness and an inward healing. That perfect silence where the lips and heart Are still, and we no longer entertain Our own imperfect thoughts and vain opinions, But God alone speaks to us and we…Continue
Continuation of discussion started on Blog - New to Plain Dress.
Started by Aspie-J in Quaker Talk. Last reply by Zaley Warkentin 1st month 15. 87 Replies 4 Likes
I wrote a Blog post asking for people to share their experience of switching to Quaker Plain Dress,I have now closed comments on the blog post, as I was not getting so many people sharing their experience as asking questions about reasons for Plain…Continue
Blogs
John Wilbur and immediacy or The Way Not Mediated
Posted by Keith Saylor on 11th mo. 27, 2013 at 12:55am 31 Comments 1 Like
Christmas Story II: Mark's Version
Posted by Doug Bennett on 12th mo. 11, 2013 at 9:30am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Christmas Story I: Matthew's Version
Posted by Doug Bennett on 12th mo. 9, 2013 at 10:37am 4 Comments 0 Likes
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William F Rushby replied to Patrice Wassmann's discussion 'Christmas celebrations the Quaker way?' in the group Plainness & Simplicity"We always loved Christmas, and decorated as much as we could, consistent with the conservative…"
Barbara Smith commented on Keith Saylor's blog post 'John Wilbur and immediacy or The Way Not Mediated'"Friends - I had an analogy that i have thought of before. Maybe someone will appreciate it. I…"
Barbara Smith commented on Keith Saylor's blog post 'John Wilbur and immediacy or The Way Not Mediated'"thanks Forrest. good thoughts. I especially appreciated "all things take their proper…"
"A person can think, and think, and think about God -- without quite realizing that what he's…"
"Actually, in the classic stories -- Saul and David -- of someone being anointed King of Israel, the…"
Barbara Smith commented on Keith Saylor's blog post 'John Wilbur and immediacy or The Way Not Mediated'"Keith - You said:
'I understand and acknowledge that you do not acknowledge freedom from human…"
Keith Saylor commented on Keith Saylor's blog post 'John Wilbur and immediacy or The Way Not Mediated'"Dear Lee,
George Fox in his "The Great Mystery..." in an answer Samuel Eaton's…"
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