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February 06, 2017

Sorrow & Turmoil

February 06, 2017/ Joel Clements

Our fascination with the roiling political scene to the south of us was jarred with the brutal shooting of people at prayer in Quebec City. I was leading a retreat last weekend and the last thing we considered while we prayed was our safety and security.

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December 19, 2016

Expectation (4)

December 19, 2016/ Keri Tabet

We’ve looked at parties, drinking and now it’s shopping left on our list of Jesus’ warnings about dulling our sharp edge of anticipation for his presence in all of life. Some of you know I have an affinity for fountain pens and “pen therapy” was an occasional diversion for me from the realities of life.

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December 12, 2016

Expectation (3)

December 12, 2016/ Keri Tabet

Parties, drinking and shopping are Jesus’ keys to staying alert while in the “Christmas spirit”. “I’ll have a mint tea, please”, was my simple request at the end of lunch. My companion at lunch puffed up and said “I’ll have real tea.” Our choices of beverage can be controversial.

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December 05, 2016

Expectation (2)

December 05, 2016/ Keri Tabet

Parties, drinking and shopping as keys to the “Christmas spirit”. The caution we hear from Jesus addresses the Advent challenge well. Let’s think about parties. We party to celebrate, to forget, to escape, to encourage, to get blotto. 

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Since 1984 Touchstone has created safe places for men and women in the business, political, arts and spiritual marketplaces to find friendship with God and a few who can share the journey. We encourage the growth of inner stillness through prayer individually and in shared moments, to nurture those friendships.


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Over the years, friends and colleagues encouraged me to write about my spiritual journey as it has woven together with Touchstone’s. Pop the Corks & Pass the Butter Tarts is a series of 8 podcast and blog reflections on Norm Allen’s 40 years of Spiritual Friendship ministry. View podcasts & blogs…

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