When has your longing for God's Presence been unfulfilled?

Greetings, Friends! 

Thirteen responses to the query "When has your longing for God's Presence been unfulfilled" are included in Chapter 2 of Minding the Light (attached). 

 

Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is a bimonthly collection of personal stories from the lives of members and attenders of West Hills Friends.   Each issue is organized around a query.  The query for Chapter 1 was "When did you first recognize the Light?"

 

Our stories affirm the Quaker testimony that God can be known experimentally.  We hope that sharing our stories will transform our way of seeing God and each other and will bring comfort to those who seek news of God’s presence in the world. 

 

Blessings!

Sally Gillette

Minding the Light Chapter 2

Minding the Light Website

West Hills Friends

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Comment by William F Rushby on 8th mo. 12, 2011 at 7:38am
My longing for God's presence goes unfulfilled much of the time.  It is the somewhat rare times when I do feel His presence that I "bank" and draw from to keep going spiritually.  I just now realize that you have some links to *Minding the Light*, which I have not yet looked at.
Comment by Sally Gillette on 8th mo. 12, 2011 at 1:42pm

Thank you for your response, William.  I appreciate it. 

Sally

Comment by Bill Samuel on 8th mo. 13, 2011 at 8:46am
Thanks.  This is a moving collection.  What a wonderful project!  I remember fondly the time I was able to visit West Hill Friends after attending a conference at George Fox.
Comment by Sel Stoll on 8th mo. 17, 2011 at 3:17pm

This is such a beautiful collection of reflections and challenging perspectives.  I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to share community with such an authentic group of Friends here in Portland!  Thank you so much for sharing.  Looking forward to the next query and responses.

-Sarah

Comment by Sally Gillette on 8th mo. 18, 2011 at 1:51pm

Greetings, Bill Samuel, and thank you for your encouraging feedback on Minding the Light.  When did you visit West Hills Friends?

Sally
Comment by Sally Gillette on 8th mo. 18, 2011 at 1:55pm
Hi Sarah!  Thank you so much for your feedback and encouragement about Minding the Light and West Hills Friends.  You're in my heart and prayers as you travel this weekend.  Blessings!  Sally

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