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Letting God Lead as We Start Anew
Stories
The Power of Verbally Expressing Gratitude
One morning, as I was moving clean plates and utensils back to their respective places in the cabinet, I found myself saying, “Thank you!” to each item. This made me think, “Oh, if I am showing my gratitude to them, then I should really take care of them!” I then...
Melting Grudges
By John Mowris During World War II, my father was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps and my mother was in the Navy. My mother worked in the Washington D.C. office decoding Japanese messages. My father saw very brutal action in the Pacific during the fighting. He never...
Trail Prepared by God
By Mark Sano In November, my family went hiking with 3 other families in western WA area. The hike took place during a rainy season when it rained so much that there were flood warnings for many areas near rivers. The night before the hike, I learned that a bridge in...
Finding Forgiveness through God
By M.G. I recently attended a Sunday small group meeting. The theme of the discussion was, "Forgiveness." This topic reminded me of my past relationship with my father. It was the worst when I had turned 20 years old. My heart was full of resentment towards my father,...
Our Paths Lead to The Same Summit
There is a saying in Japan, “There are many paths to reach the top of Mount Fuji.” Many people have pursued greater meaning and purpose in life in search of God. I grew up in an inter-religious home --my father was a Buddhist and my mother was raised with both a...
Serving Together With God
By Mark Johnson Families or individuals who serve as a way of life usually do so due to the example that their parents, family members or mentors demonstrated early on. Education through example is the most powerful way to continue this way of life, the goal being to...
Reviews
Experiencing Spirituality – Book Review
"Experiencing Spirituality - Finding Meaning Through Storytelling" by Ernest Kurtz & Katherine Ketcham is probably my all-time favorite book. It's a quest into the essence of our human condition as it relates to our innermost resemblance and connection with our...
Lorenzo’s Oil – Movie Review
This movie is based on the true story of parents who fight for the life of their son with a very rare and, until then, incurable disease. Their desperate love for their child and each other drives them to go beyond what was considered possible and actually find a cure...
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