Ever since I've been a part of understanding and learning about the Spiritual Disciplines years ago, I've been acutely aware of the "S-Words"---Simplicity, Solitude, Submission, Service, and then there's that fifth one: SACRIFICE! What a "loaded term," that carries so much baggage. But what a blessed term. I think of the phrase, "I desire mercy and not sacrifice." When we choose mercy we are often entering into the sacrificial field, reaching out, reaching in, being available, recei...
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