I can't believe we're already on week 6! I was quite sure we still had two weeks to go until I jumped into yesterday's meditation.

Janice sent me this great reflection on how these weeks have been: Holding my cup daily feels like holding hands with God to cross the street (you know, make it thru the day or life).

There's a book called, Sleeping With Bread, by the Linn family that tells their story of using the Examen. The examen is asking a form of the two questions: what is life-giving? what is life-draining? (usually done daily, so each question is about the day, but it can be used about a longer time period or a certain aspect of one's life). Used regularly, the examen will help you see patterns of those things which you need to keep holding on to for life and those things that you should probably let go. Joyce Rupp's book is a journey in this as well--holding onto God who gives us life.

In Christ,
Jess

Last week's study on the broken cup seemed to strike a cord in several folks--here's one more follow-up thought from Ann:

"I, too, had a difficult week of last! I know we all have 'old difficulties' out there popping in & out of our lives...but when they are presently in our arena, I will have to say this study has a great timing for me. Everyday is meaningful & sometimes (esp. last wk) I find myself going over the whole morning again. Mainly so that my aging mind will remember! I am very grateful that God called me to this study. It's like nothing I have ever done before. I appreciate everyone's comments and am praying for our group everyday."

May we be reminded of the compassion of Christ as we delve into this week's study.

Grace and peace,
Jess