Tag Archives: Quaker

Your part of one nation under God indivisible

Try to be the best you can everyday, everywhere you go, in all possible situations. If each person would strive to be their best continuously and not be satisfied with less, then the whole world would drastically improve! I can’t … Continue reading

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Deeper Aspects of Prayer are like Spiritual, Open heart surgery.

Deeper Aspects of Prayer are like Spiritual, Open heart surgery. One of the most challenging aspects of spirituality is really being in touch with what we feel. The heavens can seem brass in our prayers, when we are not communicating … Continue reading

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We can choose each other as “We the People,” regardless of who we chose for President.

A friend of mine recently shared these thoughts of Bob Nichols, who works in the Methodist Church, in Tennessee, on her Facebook timeline.  They struck me as poignant and needed. So I commented on them further. And now I share these … Continue reading

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The Inspired Life – A scenic ride of Inspired thoughts, from Slam’s 2017 Outdoor Adventures!

I’m going to do something a little different and interesting in this BEAM (article). I’m going to share some of my photographs from the woods during my outdoor Expeditions this year, and create an inspirational message, about our life journey … Continue reading

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#Shotokan karate is all about an excellent spirit.

There are times I want to train and love it when I do. And there are times I don’t want to train and I have to force myself to. And somehow I know that both are important. I have learned … Continue reading

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In the image of God He created them; male and female!

Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created them; male and female.” When I think of this extraordinary concept that somehow we are crafted in the image of God! This strikes … Continue reading

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God is not a Theorem!

I do not understand any other kind of following God than actually engaging a real Divine being through His Spirit. I remember when I was little, nothing was more important to me than truly hearing the voice of God. That … Continue reading

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Every Fire starts with a spark! You and I can make a difference!

Every Fire starts with a spark! You and I can make a difference! One of the biggest culprits of productivity is a looming sense of insignificance that seems to attack most of humanity. After all, when we consider our infinitesimally … Continue reading

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Why do I wear the hat?

Why do I wear the hat? I am asked this question very often. This article was prompted by response to another “Friend / Quaker”, who also wears his hat daily as a part of their expression of faith. This writing is … Continue reading

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The Virtues of Shotokan Karate

  The virtues of karate There are many reasons why I am a Shotokan practitioner, teacher, coach and contributor to the art. Shotokan is a wonderful tool in many ways. It is both a thermometer and a prescription leading to … Continue reading

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