Leaning In

This week has been one full of reading, sewing, walking, and quiet. In addition to The Message translation of the Bible I'm reading: Invitation to Solitude and Silence, Failing Forward, and Mother Teresa-A Simple Path. I am learning something different but important from each one.

Invitation to Solitude and Silence by Ruth Haley Barton -- helping me quiet my mind and be in the presence of God without rushing, worrying, or telling God what I think he needs to know.

Failing Forward by John Maxwell. I've read it before and going through it again. That's either very smart or I'm a slow learner. Gleaning different lessons this time.

Mother Teresa - A Simple Path compiled by L. Vardey. This is the first book I've read about Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity that she founded. Her work is amazing but it is "A Simple Path" that most intrigues me.
"The fruit of silence is PRAYER.
The fruit of prayer is FAITH.
The fruit of faith is LOVE.
The fruit of love is SERVICE.
The fruit of service is PEACE."