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Two children’s books. Psalms. And surprised by author.
Resonating Resources Melanie Nixon Resonating Resources Melanie Nixon

Two children’s books. Psalms. And surprised by author.

A beautiful thing happened this month!

Hello friends! It’s been awhile since I have posted on Arise Blog because this month’s time has called me to more listening. It’s definitely been a reflective entry into a new year. It hit me a few morning’s ago that a new posting for the year’s start would be to share some of the readings I have been listening with instead of coming up with another devotional or resting portion.

May these resources bring inspiration to your 2024 beginning or in the months to come!

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Simply Deep: hesed
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Simply Deep: hesed

Simply deep: hesed

Hesed—Hebrew meaning “loving-kindness, unselfish love, loyal love…”

This word has been staying with me, in seeing, in hearing, and its meaning; appearing over the course of time on a wall within my local church, in readings throughout Scripture, in current resonating resources, and in the subtly of…

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Being with God:     “The Gift of Retreat”
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Being with God: “The Gift of Retreat”

Are you wondering what this coming year may have for you?

A place to begin is a long gaze at where you are currently— standing, sitting, or even lying down. One way of seeing more clearly—is in our times of silence and solitude with God.

The gift of retreat provides the space and time for wondering…

As a New Year is beginning, maybe this is a good time to…

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Neuroscience. Creativity.  Contemplative.
Resonating Resources Melanie Nixon Resonating Resources Melanie Nixon

Neuroscience. Creativity. Contemplative.

What’s going on in the brain?

Current Readings

The Other Half of Church: Fascinating work, discussion, and practicum.

Quill and Cross in the Borderlands by Anna M Nogar, Sor Maria de Agreda and the Lady in Blue: The Blue nun is another descriptor often used in New Mexico. Our state has many…

Christine Valters Paintner’s, the Artist’s Rule: Her writings, creative contemplations, and guiding practices have been a significant inspiration in creativity…

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