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St. Joan of Arc Church Sermon

Peace Mission to Israel/Palestine August 2002 In May, I went to Jerusalem on a peace mission. I went with great hope that peace is possible between the Israelis and Palestinians. Some thought I was crazy to travel as a US citizen to the Middle East to create peace! Leave it to the government, leave it [...]

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Love is the Truth
the Way and Your Life

by Lisa Venable from the January 2006 issue of Edge Life Magazine The closest thing to my authentic nature is Love. Love is the soothing balm that frees me from fear, the warm breath that makes it all okay, and the flowing river that lets me come and go just as I am. Love often [...]

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By Letting go and Trusting, She Met Mentor

The Dalia-ma greeting Lisa

By Lisa Venable, Minneapolis StarTribune Commentary, March 2001 I am a student and admirer of Buddhist principles and the Dalai Lama is one of my most revered mentors and spiritual guides. His teachings and exemplification of peace and compassion inspired me to change my life and help others live more peacefully. The gift of Buddhism [...]

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