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my52wow has written 314 posts for My 52 Weeks of Worship Project

52 Things I Learned From 52 Weeks of Worship

So, a dear friend of mine has me contemplating simplicity, and purity, and the value of just being silent. This reminds me of #43: Sometimes, its nice just to be quiet, and listen.

Remembering a Favorite Quote from Marianne Williamson

In week 49 of the first 52 weeks of My 52 Weeks of Worship Project, one of the churches that I visited was Trinity Center Spiritual for Spiritual Living in Atlanta, Georgia. As part of the sermon, the pastor shared one of my favorite quotes. I am sharing it with you, as it always speaks … Continue reading

Contemplating the Serenity Prayer at The Open Door

Because people know about my interest in all things faith and worship related, I receive many invitations to participate in different religion and spirituality experiences and experiments. A good friend of mine, Dereca Blackmon and her partner in ministry, Karen Fry are starting a new community called the Open Door. You can find out more … Continue reading

52 Things I Learned from 52 Weeks of Worship

  Worship is happening somewhere, every day, at all times.

Prayers for Boston

Just heard the news about the tragedy at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. I am speechless. Praying in my heart for all of the runners, their families, for Boston, all those affected, and for a world that shows us glimpses of this sort of madness, every day, all over the world. Heaven help … Continue reading

Prayers for the family of Pastor Rick Warren, Author of Purpose Driven Life

I just saw the news. Rick Warren’s youngest son committed suicide at the young age of 27. It made me incredibly sad. Regardless of your opinion about his beliefs. The fact is – he has touched countless people through his church ministries, and his many books, including A Purpose Driven Life. I have never been … Continue reading

If you need nourishment for the journey, get it.

So often, people feel that if they are spiritual, or religious, or subscribe to a specific faith community, then they are expected to weather life’s storms in a specific way. Because today I am contemplating the arrival of life’s challenging situations (whether you have faith or not), I am reposting a blog that was written … Continue reading

Make time for Meditation: Shambhala, The Sacred Path of the Warrior

This morning, I made time for meditation. The last month has been a whirlwind of new – juggling new responsibilities, new relationships, and new ways life has chosen to challenge me. My prayer and meditation life was challenged in a way that it hasn’t been in a long time. Last night, when talking to one … Continue reading

Another 52 Weeks gone by…Join the My52WOW Family today!

A year ago today, my first book, My 52 Weeks of Worship: Lessons from a Global, Spiritual, Interfaith Journey (www.my52wow.com/the-book) was made available for sale for the first time. I can’t believe a year has gone by. It’s been quite a year. Thanks for caring, listening, supporting. I appreciate you mightily. For information about events, and … Continue reading

Reminds me of #36: My52WOW Book Club Pick: The Book of Romans

I just returned from the bookstore. And first, let me say, bookstores are some of my favorite places in the world. I know they are closing right and left. People are buying Kindles and Nooks, and eReaders all over the place. I don’t have any (although I spend almost all my time on my laptop … Continue reading