SONG OF PRAYER PART 1. PRAYER V. THE LADDER ENDS
SONG OF PRAYER PART 1. PRAYER IV. PRAYING WITH OTHERS
SONG OF PRAYER PART 1. PRAYER III. PRAYING FOR OTHERS
Song of Prayer Part 1. Prayer Section II. Ladder of Prayer
Song of Prayer Introduction and Part 1. Section I
The Lies That Speak of Truth
“And if at whiles the bubble, blown too thin, Seem nigh on bursting,—if you nearly see The real world through the false,—what do you see? Is the old so ruined? You find you’re in a flock O’ the youthful, earnest, passionate—genius, beauty, Rank and wealth also, if you care for these: And all depose their natural rights, hail you, (That’s me, sir) as their mate and yoke-fellow, Participate in Sludgehood—nay, grow mine, I veritably possess them—… And all this might be, may be, and with good help Of a little lying shall be: so Sludge lies! Why, he’s at worst your poet who sings how Greeks That never were, in Troy which never was, Did this or the other impossible great thing!… But why do I mount to poets? Take plain prose—Dealers in common sense, set these at work, What can they do without their helpful lies? Each states the law and fact and face o’ the thing Just as he’d have them, finds what he thinks fit, Is blind to what missuits him, just records What makes his case out, quite ignores the rest. It’s a History of the World, the Lizard Age, The Early Indians, the Old Country War, Jerome Napoleon, whatsoever you please. All as the author wants it. Such a scribe You pay and praise for putting life in stones, Fire into fog, making the past your world. There’s plenty of ‘How did you contrive to grasp The thread which led you through this labyrinth? How build such solid fabric out of air? How on so slight foundation found this tale, Biography, narrative?’ or, in other words, ‘How many lies did it require to make The portly truth you here present us with?’—Robert Browning from “Mr Sludge, ‘the Medium’ ””
— Possession (Vintage International) by A. S. Byatt
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SONG OF PRAYER INTRODUCTION
HONEST JOURNALS
A help to me in working things out has been to keep an honest – as honest as the human being can be – unpublishable journal. Granted, much of my non-fiction work is lifted directly from my journals, but what I use is only a small fraction of these numerous, bulky volumes. If I can write things out I can see them, and they are not trapped within my own subjectivity. I have been keeping these notebooks of thoughts and questions and sometimes just garbage (which needs to be dumped somewhere) since I was about nine, and they are, I think, my free psychiatrist’s couch.
Madeleine L’Engle – {Herself}
A COURSE IN MIRACLES SONG OF PRAYER 2023 STUDY GUIDE
| Date | Section |
| 2/11/2023 | 1. PRAYER Intro 1-4 |
| 2/18/2023 | 1. PRAYER 1. PRAYER I. True Prayer 1-7 |
| 2/25/2023 | 1. PRAYER II. The Ladder of Prayer 1-8 |
| 3/4/2023 | 1. PRAYER III. Praying for Others 1-6 |
| 3/11/2023 | 1. PRAYER IV. Praying with Others 1-4 |
| 3/18/2023 | 1. PRAYER V. The Ladder Ends 1-4 |
| 3/18/2023 | 2. FORGIVENESS Intro. 2. FORGIVENESS I. Forgiveness of Self 1-10 |
| 3/25/2023 | 2. FORGIVENESS II. Forgiveness-to-Destroy 1-8 |
| 4/1/2023 | 2. FORGIVENESS III. Forgiveness-for-Salvation 1-7 |
| 4/8/2023 | 3. HEALING Intro. I. The Cause of Sickness 1-4 |
| 4/15/2023 | 3. HEALING II. False versus True Healing 1-6 |
| 4/22/2023 | 3. HEALING III. Separation versus Union 1-6 |
| 4/29/2023 | 3. HEALING IV. The Holiness of Healing 1-10 |
On Writing
WE ARE REQUIRED TO SERVE THE GIFT
I listen to my stories; they are given to me, but they don’t come without a price. We do have to pay, with hours of work that ends up in the wastepaper basket, with intense loneliness, with a vulnerability that often causes us to be hurt. And I’m not sure that it’s a choice. If we’re given a gift—and the size of the gift, small or great, does not matter—then we are required to serve it, like it or not, ready or not. Most of us, that is, because I have seen people of great talent who have done nothing with their talent who mutter about “When there’s time…,” or who bury their talent because it’s too risky to use.
Yes, it is risky. We may not heart the story well. We may be like faulty radios, transmitting only static and words out of context. But I believe that it is a risk we have to take. And it is worth it, because the story knows more than the artist knows.
Madeleine L’Engle
{Herself} – compiled by Carole F. Chase
Reflections on a Writing Life
on writing
We should write because it is human nature to write. Writing claims our world. It makes it directly and specifically our own. We should write because humans are spiritual beings and writing is a powerful form of prayer and meditation, connecting us both to our own insights and to a higher level of inner guidance as well.
Julia Cameron, The RIGHT to WRITE
Pumpkin Slump
Ingredients:
- 1 quart processed pumpkin
- 1 12-oz can evaporated milk (I used our own evaporated milk)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 T. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 5 eggs
- 3/4 cup Bisquick (I used homemade baking mix)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Whip eggs in 2-quart or larger bowl before adding all other ingredients. Using immersion blender or a mixer, blend all ingredients and then pour into a buttered 9 x 9 inch baking dish.
Bake for 50 minutes. If the center is still wobbly, turn off the oven and let sit for an additional 5-10 minutes. I forgot to set the timer for this one and it really slumped! It may not be that pretty but the extra time in the oven certainly did not make it any less scrumptious.
Air-Fried Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients:
- 3 cups clean, dry pumpkin seeds
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1.5 tsp. salt (I used jalapeno and salt powder)
I mixed the seeds, oil, and salt together and then air-fried the seeds at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Every so often, I would remove the frying pan and shake them up a bit.
The seeds are delicious to eat as a snack, especially as they are nice and crispy. However, we plan to use them mostly as a topping for soups, salads, and breads.
My grandmother roasted pumpkin seeds on the stove-top in an iron skillet. However, when my sister told me how easy it is to air-fry seeds, I had to try it. So tickled with the results.
James and I are going to try different flavors like curry powder, zaatar, and garlic next time we cut open a pumpkin. Getting down to the last of them!
Today’s Pickings
I told James that I was through with tomatillos this year, but when I went to the garden to get the last of the peppers I could not resist these little darlings!
Perfect Pickled Cabbage
Perfect Pickled Cabbage
Ingredients:
1/4 head large cabbage, shredded
3 carrots, shredded
1/4 large onion, grated
1/2 jar bread and butter pickles, with two tablespoons brine
Salt, pepper, celery seeds, and sugar to taste.
Process vegetables and pickles, separately in food processor to desired consistency. We like our slaw a little on the rough side, as you can see from the photo. Mix together in a bowl and try to stay out of it for at least an hour to meld and enhance the flavors!
Spicy Pepper Cheddar Corn Bread
Spicy Pepper Cheddar Cheese Corn Bread
Ingredients:
- 1 cup diced hot peppers
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 T. baking powder
- 1 scant tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup corn
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/2 stick butter, warmed to room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
Putting this together is so fun, but give yourself plenty of time. You will need the following cookware and utensils:
- Flat bottomed skillet, preferably an iron one which is at least 10-12 inches in diameter.
- 2-cup Measuring cup
- Small mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- A wooden, rubber, or silicone spoon/spatula
- Measuring tablespoon
First of all, preheat the oven to 400 degrees and put the rack in the center of the oven. Rub some grease on the bottom of a 12-inch or smaller skillet. I used bacon grease. Don’t put too much.
As soon as the oven gets to temperature, spread the diced peppers over the bottom of the skillet and put them in the oven for five minutes. After five minutes, take them out and put them on a plate to cool and put the skillet back in the oven.
In the small bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, salt and baking powder together with the whisk. When the mixture is uniform in color, put it aside.
Put the corn and the evaporated milk together in a 2-cup measuring cup. Put the corn in first and then add enough evaporated milk to reach the 1 1/2 cup mark. Put this aside next to the flour mixture.
In the medium bowl, crack the eggs and beat them together lightly. Add the corn/milk mixture and the cheddar cheese. Mix this together very well and put this aside.
Mix the butter and sugar together with the spoon or spatula of your choice in the large bowl. When the sugar and butter are smooth, add the egg mixture and mix well. Add the jalapenos and stir together. Put in the flour mixture and stir it together until the flour has just been incorporated.
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and lightly grease the inside. Scrape the batter (it will be thick) into the hot skillet and spread it out evenly. Bake it for 25 minutes – it will be slightly browned on top and springy.
While the cornbread baked today, I washed up all the utensils and bowls and wiped off the counters. The kitchen smelled so warm and fragrant. I know James wanted to eat it right away, but it is best to let it cool for a good 20 minutes before cutting.
Enjoy!
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Angelique Kidjo – We Are One
2022 MANUAL FOR TEACHERS STUDY Part 29. As For The Rest…
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2022 MANUAL FOR TEACHERS STUDY Part 28. What is the Resurrection? Module I
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2022 MANUAL FOR TEACHERS STUDY Part 27. What is Death? Module I
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June 12, 2022
Recognizing that you are lost and have forgotten the way is the first step to being found.
2022 MANUAL FOR TEACHERS STUDY Part 25. Are “Psychic” Powers Desirable? Module I
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2022 MANUAL FOR TEACHERS STUDY Part 24. Is Reincarnation So? Module I
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For: 2022 Manual for Teachers Study Part 23. Does Jesus Have a Special Place in Healing? Module I
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2022 Manual for Teachers Study Part 21. What is the Role of Words in Healing? Module I 1-5
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2022 MANUAL FOR TEACHERS STUDY Part 18. How is Correction Made Module I p. 1-4
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2022 Manual for Teachers Study Part 17. How Do God’s Teachers Deal With Magic Thoughts Module III p. 7-9
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2022 MANUAL FOR TEACHERS STUDY Part 17. How Do God’s Teachers Deal With Magic Thoughts? Module II p. 4-6
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2022 Manual for Teachers Study Part 17. How Do God’s Teachers Deal With Magic Thoughts 1-3 Module I
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2022 MANUAL FOR TEACHERS STUDY Part 16. How Should the Teacher of God Spend His Day? Module I
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2022 Manual for Teachers Part 15. Is Each One Judged in the End? Module I
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2022 MANUAL FOR TEACHERS STUDY Part 14. How Will the World End?
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The Real World — LOVE IS THE ONLY HEALER
This is one of the most beautifully written articles about the Real World that I have read. I republish it here with permission from the author. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.–EF
“Therefore, seek not to change the world, but will to change your mind about the world.” …A Course In Miracles It’s a somewhat difficult undertaking for any two people to agree on any one thing. Two people can get together and discuss a certain subject but they hardly ever come to the same overall […]
The Real World — LOVE IS THE ONLY HEALER
2022 Manual for Teachers Study Part 13. What is the Real Meaning of Sacrifice? Module I
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2022 Manual for Teachers Study Part 12 Module One
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2022 MANUAL FOR TEACHERS STUDY PART 11 How is Peace Possible in This World Module One
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Elijah the Fishbite by Agnes Sligh Turnbull
As a preacher’s kid, Elijah the Fishbite was one of my favorite elementary chapter books. My son Jared and daughter Manda loved the story as well. Cat-lovers, all, I have very fond memories of sitting on our old blue sectional all cuddled up cooing over the old fashioned illustrations and reading the story, one chapter at a time.
Discussing books with our grandniece Piper O. who loves a good story and is very fond of kittens, this book came back to my mind and I so wanted to share it with her. The book has been out of print for years. Our local libraries no longer have it on loan. However, I did find an elderly copy on amazon.com, which had belonged to Mrs. Zell Pope, from the Bollington Community Church, Route 3, Georgiana, Alabama circa April 4, 1956. I like to imagine that the book was a treasure to all the little kids who attended Bollington Community. And surely Mrs. Zell Pope was a lovely lady as she did share this delightful story with the Sunday School attendees at her church!
I hope that Piper loves the story as much as we did. And I hope that you enjoy listening to the chapters and The Manx Cat Song from the book, presented here.
2022 Manual for Teachers Study Part 8. How Can Perception of Order of Difficulty be Avoided? Module One
2022 MANUAL FOR TEACHERS STUDY Part 7. Module I – Should Healing Be Repeated?
