Category Archives: Spiritual Warrior

Help the Next Person Find Their Way

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

As I was looking for information about conflict resolution and transformation, I found the latest book of poems by our new poet laureate, Joy Harjo, “Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings: Poems.” I’m intrigued with the title of the following poem, … Continue reading →

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What can I do?

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

In a world experiencing unprecedented climatic, ecological, and societal change, many in the Religious Society of Friends are coming to know our own need for newness. We thirst to find and share a clearer sense of the relevance of our … Continue reading →

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The Prophecy of the Black Snake

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

We knew there would be escalating attacks on those of us who continue to resist the construction of pipelines and other fossil fuel infrastructure. A growing number of states are passing legislation against “riot boosters”. Bills to clamp down on … Continue reading →

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And those who know and those who seek. Amidst the chaos, find your peace

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Yesterday I wrote of the anger I’ve been feeling about the severe flooding in the Midwest and in Mozambique. Anger because these are just the latest environmental disasters, and won’t be the last. I’m angry because I have tried all … Continue reading →

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Holding in the Light

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

I’m thinking about what “holding in the Light” means this morning. I’m asking those who are so led to hold my godsons Shawn and Brandon in the light today. Shawn is in the hospital, and Brandon is going to have … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Depth

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

As a young Friend I was profoundly influenced by the spiritual examples of the Quaker community I grew up in,  Bear Creek Friends Meeting in the countryside two miles north of Earlham, Iowa. Our meeting was part of Iowa Yearly … Continue reading →

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Urgent Message from Keeper of Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

For years now I’ve been writing about why a spiritual approach is required to address our evolving environmental disaster. As environmentalist Gus Speth says, “I used to think that top environmental problems were biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and climate change. … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the First Nation-Farmer Climate Unity March

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

The First Nation-Farmer Climate Unity March involved a group of about thirty native and non-native people walking, eating, and camping together for 8 days. We walked 94 miles from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Iowa, along the route of the … Continue reading →

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Doing vs Talking

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

Brad Ogilvie, who I know from my connections to William Penn House, wrote: “A few years ago, I cut short a trip to Pine Ridge, S.D., so that I could lead a workshop at Baltimore Yearly Meeting annual sessions. The Pine … Continue reading →

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The Eternal Now and Social Concern

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

“The Eternal Now and Social Concern” is a chapter in Thomas Kelly’s book A Testament of Devotion, discussing the tension between concern with eternity versus concern for the temporal. I imagine this is a point of discussion in all religions. … Continue reading →

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