something holy, a presence
the healing, the power
in the silence of listening
being with someone
totally there
offering them love
healing in our compassion
being fully human
shedding the masks
leaving us naked
ourselves before God
November 11, 2010
Church Council
opening devotional
on 1 John 4
and book, “Kitchen Table Wisdom”
http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Table-Wisdom-Stories-That/dp/1573226106
and the author’s story of experiencing Carl Roger’s use
of unconditional positive regard
http://www.basic-counseling-skills.com/client-centered.html
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
November 9, 2010
& see
See page 135 of tuesdays with Morrie
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