Proverbs 19: 20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may eventually become wise This excerpt from An excerpt from David Steindl-Rast, A Listening Heart: The Art of Contemplative Listening (NY: Crossroad, 1983) pp 9 & 10 was in the Church bulletin from St. Augustines in Larchmont, NY. Responsive listening is the form the … Continue reading Listening
I’m not quite sure how to title this
I'll admit straight out that I have a problem accepting the help of others. It's not easy feeling weak and vulnerable or somehow less than. I also have a problem, quite related to this, of accepting compliments and gifts well. I'm getting better at that however it's still not easy because of that inner negative … Continue reading I’m not quite sure how to title this
An interview with Laurie Tigner
on TerifiCreations. Enjoy. Happy Quilting! Teri
Surprise
Galatians 5:22 & 23 "the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law" Often when I think I'm going in one direction, with clarity and purpose I generally find something else happens. I asked one of my contributors to write about "time and … Continue reading Surprise
It only takes a spark
Pass it On - Kurt Kaiser It only takes a spark to get a fire going And soon all those around can warm up to it's glowing that's how it is with God's love Once you've experienced it you want to sing it's fresh like spring you want to pass it on I wish for … Continue reading It only takes a spark
Philippians 4:4-8
Today's post is from a friend of mine who will be a regular contributor to the blog. She remains anonymous at her request. She writes this week on one of my favorite passages of scripture. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord … Continue reading Philippians 4:4-8
Teach Me
Sunday Readings: Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread … Continue reading Teach Me
Surprised by this thought but go with me here
When I wrote Grasping at Gratitude I mentioned that Mary & Martha are two of my favorite people in the Gospel. Mary and Martha are sisters and I'd like to think that generally they got along well as most sisters do. And here we see the two of them in a bit of a conflict. … Continue reading Surprised by this thought but go with me here
Grasping at Gratitude
I wrote "If I were actually writing a book" in preparation for writing a book. Yes dear friends I'm going to write a book on machine quilting. I have a focus and I'm still thinking through what kinds of samples will go into the book, particularly the proposal so it has the best chance of … Continue reading Grasping at Gratitude
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From time to time I'm inviting guest authors to share with A Quilters Heart. Thank you Maggie for today's post. Maggie and I "met" on The Quilt Show website and in person at International Quilt Festival in Houston last year. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so … Continue reading Template
A Quilter's Heart 