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Journey and Story Sharing Blog
“The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.” ― Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
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Make “The Good Stuff” of God Part of Your Spiritual Autobiography!
We can put good stuff inside of us. That means that we can choose NOT to put bad stuff inside us too. Bad thoughts, negative
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Keeping Your Memories in Spiritual Journals
I recently made a piece of art about my memories. I like how I can capture my memories on a canvas. It’s a powerful experience
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Spiritual Autobiography Reflections
I’ve done a lot of paintings of myself in my Joseph Coat. Joseph had his dream coat. Maybe that means it told of his own
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Spiritual Autobiography on the Road: Traveling with a Spiritual Journal
My spiritual autobiography has taken a new turn. My dad is turning 85 and my mom is turning 80. I try to visit them more
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Throw Away Old Junk with Spiritual Journaling
Believe what is true regardless of what seems to be. Don’t let that old tape, with all those old lies, play over and over again
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Spiritual Journal: Journaling for Hope
I have hoped for so many things. I say to God, “But I Had Hoped….” If I could think clearly and have the old places
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Spiritual Memoir: Change the World
I believe that our silent thoughts, prayers, and petitions can be heard. I have faith that God knows the passion inside our hearts. This doesn’t
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Thoughts On Spiritual Memoir
Why write a spiritual memoir? Beyond writing about one’s life for popular acclaim, what is the motivation to explore and document the journey? In a
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What If We All Held Hands And Prayed: Spiritual Warfare For Today
Last night, I was at a worship concert. The feeling of being surrounded by thousands of people, all reaching towards God at the same time,
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Prayer and Our Spiritual Autobiography
I recently went on a retreat. The speaker talked about worship and prayer. She said our prayers had a sound, especially when we joined together: