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this feels fitting:Friendship with Jesus
Reflection Melanie Nixon Reflection Melanie Nixon

this feels fitting:Friendship with Jesus

As the counting down or up to Christmas has arrived, the remembrance and celebration of Jesus’ coming to incarnate God’s presence for us, this feels fitting to have surfaced, the imagery and theme of Friendship with Jesus arising from within. And without. As I sit this morning making…

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Simply Deep: awe
Reflection Melanie Nixon Reflection Melanie Nixon

Simply Deep: awe

“Anyone can cultivate the capacity to marvel.”

—Annabel Streets

Take a moment to close your eyes and notice what appears in your imagination. 

What is captivating you ?

In 52 Ways to Walk, Annabel Streets gives a most encouraging exploration into sublime walking and awe; a neuroscience reality. Her writing on this topic is fascinating. Awe is offered; it is proven by…

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Dwelling places: the soul
Reflection Melanie Nixon Reflection Melanie Nixon

Dwelling places: the soul

Hello Friends!

Upon entering a new season of Spring, and in the midst of reading several books on the soul, I thought I’d bring this past piece back up for us to glean and engage with. A focus on Soul Care has brought up various questions that are being unveiled such as: Why soul care is necessary? How do we care for our soul? What part do we have in caring for the soul of others? What might soul care look like? Are there historical lineages in caring for our souls?

The questions carry on and will…

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