Spiritual Growth

The Wounding and Healing of the Human Spirit

Sometimes when I’m tired—almost too tired—I can’t sleep. I want more food for the world and less suffering. I feel… Daniel Gottlieb

Tree Trust

I’m sitting under the dense canopy of a Mexican elderberry tree. There are two such trees in the front yard… Alicia Adams

Not Another Holiday Letter

2004 was an unusual year. I wrote a Christmas letter on time. After a year’s hiatus from writing a Christmas… Sean Crane

What Is the Essence of an Active Faith?

Along with 27 others, Peg Morton trespassed onto Fort Benning property in November 2003 as a part of the effort… Peg Morton

Building the Beloved Community

Atlanta Friends Meeting began as such a diverse group of people that one of the first attenders commented, "It seemed… Mary Ann Downey

Hospitality in the Manner of Friends

Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one… Nancy Fennell

The Meaning of Silent Worship

A Friend recently asked, "What does silent worship mean?" Silent worship is about making an opportunity for God. God makes… Mariellen O. Gilpin

The Retreat

The retreat is summer camp for grownups in October. We meditate. We listen to deep wisdom. We walk mindfully. After… Anne C. Highland

Where the Light Shines Through

Every autumn I am reminded of a precious lesson I was once given, a glimpse of truth about the Light… Ann Y. Robinson

Meeting God in a Bank

Shortly after my 30th birthday, I met God for the first time in my life. I was in a bank… Cathy Habschmidt

Becoming an Instrument of Peace

To walk a path of peace in a country that is deeply involved in war brings us to our growing… Anne C. Highland

Only the Wounded Can Heal

At a meeting for worship a Friend quoted the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, as saying: "Only the wounded can heal." My… Elizabeth Watson
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