Author Archives: Jeff Kisling

Spiritual Fire

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Yesterday I wrote about the imagery of light filled flowers and the Inner Light.  That reminded me of a message that was given to me during our Quaker meeting for worship at North Meadow Circle of Friends once when I … Continue reading →

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Ripple Effect of Stories

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

The following is from a PowerPoint presentation.  I hope this format works.

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Full of Light

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

The flowers seem like cups holding light this spring. We don’t have good language to talk about spiritual things.  The core Quaker belief is that there is that of God in everyone.  We often refer to that presence in us … Continue reading →

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Dawn of a new day

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Crisp, clear spring mornings are a wonder.  This photo was taken on the walk to work this morning. I’m imagining hearing Safety Suit’s version of Hallelujah.  (full disclosure–couldn’t help but listen to it now–brings tears to my eyes). Also by … Continue reading →

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KI and Quakers

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Yesterday I wrote about religion, related to the book we were reading for the monthly book discussion at KI (Kheprw Institute), The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (25th Anniversary Edition) by Stephen R. Covey.   … Continue reading →

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First Day and religion

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

In the past (and some continue the practice today) Quakers referred to the days of the week by number, with Sunday being First Day, Monday Second Day, etc.  This was because they objected to naming the days after Roman gods.  … Continue reading →

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A Beloved Community

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

There are two annual meetings of Quakers who belong to Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative).  Yearly Meeting is a week of gathering for worship, business and community interest meetings, held at Scattergood Friends School and Farm.  This usually occurs at end of July. … Continue reading →

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Youth > Fossil Fuels

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

I keep wondering when the world’s youth will respond to the evolving environmental disaster, which will define their lives. 350.org is organizing Youth > Fossil Fuels, a national wave of campus actions of students demanding that their schools divest from … Continue reading →

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Robert F. Kennedy’s Speech on the Death of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Indianapolis, Indiana, April 4, 1968 link to photo gallery April 4, 1968, Robert F Kennedy gave several speeches in Indiana as he campaigned for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.  This young white man, as the United … Continue reading →

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Harmony Within the (Quaker) Meeting

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve mentioned that each month Quaker Meetings in Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative) consider one of the twelve sets of advices and queries, which are questions aimed at fostering discussions of the spiritual life of our meetings. This month’s topic is … Continue reading →

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