Tag Archives: spiritual

Reflections on Activism

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Yesterday I wrote of how seeing the video of Palestinian children being tortured by Israeli soldiers bothered me so much I couldn’t sleep.  When something affects me that strongly, I guess I hope that others will share the concern and … Continue reading →

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Water Protectors Attacked

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

“On September 3, the Dakota Access pipeline company attacked Native Americans with dogs and pepper spray as they protested against the $3.8 billion pipeline’s construction.”  Amy Goodman, Democracy Now It is very fortunate the Democracy Now crew was at the … Continue reading →

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Public Square 2

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Yesterday I wrote in response to Rev William Barber’s admonition in his article in Friends Journal,  “Quakers, it’s time to get back into the public square. If you believe that there’s life above the snake line, it’s time to get back … Continue reading →

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Don Laughlin and Spiritually Alive

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

As far as I know, Don Laughlin came up with the term spiritually alive. I had written about an exchange I had with Tom Korbee, of the musical group Korbee, related to the lyrics of their new song, “We Are”.  … Continue reading →

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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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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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