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Patience is an act of compassion – Beginner's Pen
https://erdman31.com/2014/03/26/patience-is-an-act-of-compassion
Jonathan Erdman. Writer. Wayfarer. Patience is an act of compassion. When we sit in silent prayer or meditation, patience is the essence of the activity. It requires patience to sit, and the more we sit, the more patient we become. Whatever is your spiritual practice, whatever keeps you centered and grounded on a daily basis, patience is the key. We learn patience. This learning of patience, though, is also growth in compassion and love. March 26, 2014. March 26, 2014 at 10:40 am. But, oh so difficult to...
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On taking the direct approach of Jesus – Beginner's Pen
https://erdman31.com/2014/02/05/on-taking-the-direct-approach-of-jesus
Jonathan Erdman. Writer. Wayfarer. On taking the direct approach of Jesus. Jesus was a renowned and engaging teacher. And here’s another interesting fact for you: Jesus didn’t use Scriptures for his teachings. He taught in parables and aphorisms, teasing his hearers into thinking differently. He told stories. Our records of these stories are likely shortened versions of parables that Jesus would tell in a setting where the audience would interact directly with Jesus, in dialog. February 5, 2014. It still...
