Future of Still Waters
by Delcy Kuhlman
Hundreds of people have expressed gratitude and hope that Still Waters continue forever. While that has been my own desire, I have wondered how it might be. Birthdays come and go and my energy diminishes. Read more...
Discernment in Prayer
from Shalem
In the Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis presents wise and witty guidance in this matter of discernment. These letters offer insight into common assumptions about prayer and the implications of these for spiritual formation. Read more...
Getting in the way of Discernment
by Delcy Kuhlman
For many years I have secretly longed to be a Wise Old Woman. Only now, I begin to recognize how my compliant nature, my trying to always be good, gets in the way of discernment. Read more...
Discernment: Art Collage
by Alyson Olmstead
We here at Still Waters have been seeking discernment for ourselves as well
as for the future of Still Waters. In the process of my discerning... Read more...
Long Time, No Write
This newsletter was doing pretty good for the first few issues... but it's been a long time since you received our last issue.
We are really sorry, but the humble beginnings of the newsletter coincided with a significant discernment and transition time for Still Waters.
We invite you to read our article on Still Waters' future - it might make more sense then.
Daily Life at Still Waters...
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| The retreatants at Still Waters require much food, both the outdoor variety and the ones who enjoy the warmth inside. |
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Dawn the morning after Thanksgiving. The snow covered the leaves that had been raked but not picked up. |
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Tom, using a bag made from an old bed sheet, trying to pick up wet leaves. It was less than efficient.:) :) 11/27 |
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