I love to feel where words come from . . . His name was Papunehang. Although I have always had difficulty pronouncing and spelling his name correctly, his words spoken over two hundred years ago have had a lasting effect on my spiritual life. As the story goes, the eighteenth-century
Pastor’s Corner
Articles by Jim Newby
Renewing Our Corporate Soul
If we cannot reconcile all opinions, let us endeavor to unite all hearts. ~ Robert Owen A disturbing trend has been developing that threatens our spiritual life as a nation. I have become more conscious of late, and I am sure that I am not alone, of what can only
Becoming A Seeker
What does it mean to be a “Seeker?” Or, “How does one begin the spiritual journey of becoming a “Teachable Spirit?” I believe that such a journey begins when we recognize that something is missing in our lives, a recognition that there is an itch deep in our souls that
Passion and Authenticity
As I seek to continue to grow spiritually, two words have become very important to me: Passion and Authenticity. I find myself becoming more aware of what gives my life passion, as well as what takes my passion away. I am also more sensitive as to how I grow spiritually
The People Called Quakers
In January I began teaching another course on the people called Quakers. I teach this class, with some variation, at least twice a year. It is a class designed to help those who are in the process of discerning whether or not to become members of Cincinnati Friends Meeting, as