We live in a world where conflict and strife are everywhere. The dizzying hum of division floods our conversations and the air waves. Many of us, in the pain of our hearts, seek a voice of healing and ... Continue Reading→
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Our Circles and God’s Sufficient Grace
Below is an excerpt from an email I received following one of our Circles: I just wanted to send you a quick note and tell you that I attended a Circle of Abundant Grace. Not knowing quite what to ... Continue Reading→
Circles of Abundant Grace
Across the North Carolina Conference, United Methodists are gathering for “Circles of Abundant Grace.” These Circles of Abundant Grace are facilitated conversations that are focused on the future ... Continue Reading→
What Is a “Facilitated Conversation”?
To speak out of our hearts, to listen lovingly and well, to grow in grace--those are the goals of a facilitated conversation. These facilitated conversations happen in the sacred space co-created ... Continue Reading→
Analog Conflict
“We are living in an upside-down world. Our wild, strong bodies are sedentary. Intimacy is down, and passivity and isolation are up. Our weak, needy hearts are lonely. We are anxious, tired, ... Continue Reading→
Lean Not on Your Own Understanding
Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 The Apostle Paul is writing to followers of Jesus Christ in the Greek town of Philippi. Apparently ... Continue Reading→
Why Speak from Personal Experience?
Lately I have been thinking about the importance of speaking only from personal experience in mediation and listening sessions. One of the reasons speaking with "I" statements is important is because ... Continue Reading→
Molly’s Top Ten Tips for Healthier Conversations
10. Decide in advance how much time you are going to devote to the conversation. 9. If someone approaches you at a bad time, say something like, "I'd love to talk with you about this. Can we get ... Continue Reading→
A Class Covenant
Recently, I had the opportunity to teach the United Methodist Women's 2016 spiritual growth study, "The Bible and Human Sexuality" at the NC Conference Mission u. A tender topic, to be sure. A topic ... Continue Reading→
Are We Yet Alive?
From the beginning of the Methodist movement, the people called Methodist have gathered once a year in holy conferencing. Called "annual conference", this time of gathering begins with the Resident ... Continue Reading→
