Author: Marie Proctor
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“Faith is sometimes spelled R.I.S.K.”
“Faith is sometimes spelled R.I.S.K.” I heard Pastor Kris mention this in his first sermon at Lancaster COGOP. It caught my attention. This is exactly what my faith looks like (risky), I never considered how it may be spelled, though. It’s an incredible feeling when a word spoken resonates with what is true for me.…
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Book: Transforming Worship
❤️ This book is not only a good read but serves as a manual that helps one “think through” what & why they do what they do during Sunday morning worship. I especially love the context and history surrounding the elements used in a typical worship service.
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I BELIEVE..
I believe God is restorative, not retributive. ♡I believe we are worthy, not unworthy.♡I believe Christ died for us because of God’s “great love” for us, not necessary because of our sin. ♡I believe we are “being saved.”♡I believe there is more to the mystery of God than we will unfold in our lifetime.♡These are…
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Enneagram work
Oh, where do I start with gratitude for the Enneagram? There have been many who have contributed to the development of this amazing resource over the years. To begin naming them would be an endless endeavor. There would be names known and unknown as well as friends and family who have contributed to my understanding…
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45
This is the number of years God has blessed me with. Today marks 45 years of life. My breath was given 45 years ago. My life on this earth, in flesh, began 45 years ago. I have found myself weepy as this day slowly approached. It wasn’t the feeling or thought of getting older but…
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Fountain Inn, Ladies Day
It sure is a pleasure to be asked to enjoy a “Ladies Day” with the beautiful women of Fountain Inn cogop. To my friends in this area, come out and join us if you are available. We can “Fall In Love With Jesus” together! ❣️ Register here.
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Book: The Enneagram Spectrum of Personality Styles
The Enneagram has been a wonderful resource of self-reflection and transformation for me. If you find yourself stuck in the same patterns over and over again, it may be helpful to discover the Enneagram for yourself. The Enneagram has been said to be simple, yet never mastered. If you want to go deeper, yet unsure…
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Gift Certificates
Once again, I am offering gift certificates as a way of introducing others to the practice of Spiritual Direction. For those who aren’t familiar, you can find more information here. If you want to skip over to learn more about giving “the gift of spiritual care,” click here.
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Godly Play
The Spirituality of Children has always been near and dear to my heart. As I continue to mature in my own spirituality, my love for children and their spirituality grows even more. I am a witness to my own spirituality and fortunate to sit with others as they journey back to retell their spiritual journey.…
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Book: The Emotionally Destructive Marriage
❤️ Great book to discern if your marriage is disappointing, destructive, or somewhere in between. At some point , we will experience disappointment in marriage, but how you handle the disappointment tells a deeper reality.
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Book: The Enneagram Goes To Church
❤️ I highly recommend this book for those who desire a healthier spirituality, self-awareness, and other-awareness. All of these components make room for a healthier church!
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Book: Redeeming Power
❤️ If you weren’t too keen on the title of the book, “When Narcissism Comes To Church,” you may appreciate this one. Both books call for honest reflection in our own lives first before we address others who use their power to abuse (knowingly or unknowingly) rather than to bless. If you are a Christ-…
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Today, it bloomed
This… Is… Absolutely… Beautiful! Today, my last lily bloomed. The one I’ve been waiting on. It’s gorgeous. This garden was created during my Sabbatical. I am amazed to look back over the last year to see how much has changed, how much has grown, and how much beauty has been brought forth because of that…
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What color will it be?
I’ve been waiting quite a while for this last lily to bloom. I am eager to see what color it will be. I’m eager to behold its beauty in its fullness. My family has also joined in on the anticipation. Every day, we (me and Kali) wake up wondering if today is the day. I…
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7th Sunday in Easter
We continue to look for signs of resurrection in this Easter season. Many signs of resurrection are visible like nature itself, others not so much. There are times I “hope” something life-giving is happening deep within. I trust that God is at work, working in ways I do not know. This helps me stay grounded.…
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