Spiritual Optimism vs. Spiritual Pessimism Archives - Friends Journal

Woman overlooking nature

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To Dance with Openness

End times and solid ground. Pamela Haines

Candle lit by match

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A Moment of Darkness, a Decision Made in Light

A Friend chooses a path of relentless optimism. Anita Bushell

Where Do We Find Our Hope?

Introduction to our December issue. Martin Kelley

Loving and Letting Go

Facing the stages of life with our faith communities. Mary Ann Downey

Toward Spiritual Optimism

Following the examples of Saint Paul and George Fox. Mike Higgins

The Devoted Path

Holding fast to the promise of new creation. Adrian Glamorgan

My Happy Heart Is Full

The clarity of spiritual joy. Deborah B. Ramsey

Three Aspirations

Presence, humility, and hope. Glenn Morison

Hope’s Many Answers

Friends organizations offer programs to revitalize meetings. Sharlee DiMenichi

Before the Fireplace: December, 1993

When forty-four summers have touched your face / And sown long furrows beside your eyes Alexander Levering Kern

In the Nick of Time

I was a believer. I grew up / with a firm faith in the Tooth Nancy Thomas

Cleansed

A hen pecks the ground to loosen soil / ruffles a… Karen Luke Jackson

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