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Lectionary Living

Lectionary Living

By Barbara Laymon

Exploring the Sunday scripture readings of the Revised Common Lectionary from a family systems view; Centering daily life around the Sunday readings through questions for reflection; Becoming more oneself and more connected with others.
Dr. Barbara Laymon, author and host, is a family counselor in clinical practice. She has published a religious novella with Augsburg Books.

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Lectionary LivingMar 01, 2020

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All God's Creatures Die

All God's Creatures Die

Managing the fear of dying is an option

Oct 25, 202105:49
A Bigger View

A Bigger View

Perspective changes everything

Oct 25, 202105:55
Persistence

Persistence

Wondering how life works brings amazing non-answers

Oct 13, 202105:55
Keep Us Ever Mindful

Keep Us Ever Mindful

Awareness of the needs of others is part of growing up.

Oct 07, 202105:50
Togetherness

Togetherness

Too little, too much, or just right, it's always there

Oct 07, 202105:50
If I perish, I perish

If I perish, I perish

Sometimes it's enough to know one is doing one's best

Sep 20, 202105:42
Happy

Happy

How comparisons get in the way

Sep 14, 202105:23
It Don't Come Easy

It Don't Come Easy

Life and Peace, that is. 

Sep 08, 202105:60
Healing and So Much More

Healing and So Much More

Motivation matters

Aug 31, 202105:14
Autonomy and Focus

Autonomy and Focus

It's up to you - no one else can take your self away

Aug 23, 202105:05
Energy

Energy

Good intentions become realities when a person focuses on goals

Aug 23, 202104:44
An Understanding Mind

An Understanding Mind

The great prayers are the humble prayers

Aug 08, 202104:38
Opportunities

Opportunities

Time-limited chances to find the eternal in the mundane

Aug 08, 202106:36
Growing Up

Growing Up

Calming down comes first

Jul 25, 202104:32
Derailed

Derailed

The inner impact of losing contact with others

Jul 25, 202104:58
What you don't know

What you don't know

Gaps in the family story keep everyone stuck

Jul 08, 202105:20
A Tad of Emotional Maturity

A Tad of Emotional Maturity

Now more than ever, every bit helps

Jun 27, 202105:15
How the Mighty Fall

How the Mighty Fall

The advantages of fear and trembling

Jun 20, 202105:16
Triangles

Triangles

Seeing how a group is wired can make a difference

Jun 15, 202104:56
Letting Go

Letting Go

Practical realities make a difference

Jun 08, 202104:47
Self-Rule

Self-Rule

You too can be a king or queen every day - over yourself

Jun 02, 202104:56
Contemplating a squished cicada

Contemplating a squished cicada

The fear of death gets in the way of living

May 23, 202105:02
Not a Pretty Picture (5/23)

Not a Pretty Picture (5/23)

Managing oneself can take all day!

May 16, 202104:45
Ordinary Life (5/16)

Ordinary Life (5/16)

Bringing daily opportunities to know one another better! 

May 12, 202104:51
5/11 Laying it down

5/11 Laying it down

On having a self to sacrifice

May 04, 202104:24
Challenging Times (5/2)

Challenging Times (5/2)

Moving from reactive to realistic

Apr 27, 202104:37
Catching On

Catching On

It takes time to calm down and see

Apr 13, 202105:02
Authors All

Authors All

How does your life story reflect what you believe? 

Apr 04, 202104:11
Easter

Easter

If it sounds like a duck and it questions like a duck...

Mar 28, 202103:02
Palm Sunday Crowds

Palm Sunday Crowds

Group pressure is part of life - how one responds is what matters

Mar 23, 202105:34
The Backstory

The Backstory

 

Mar 15, 202104:60
Small Steps

Small Steps

On avoiding helplessness

Mar 07, 202104:45
Lessons on Being Human

Lessons on Being Human

Jesus offers an Anger Management Workshop (RCL 3/7/21)

Mar 01, 202105:50
Today's Gift

Today's Gift

Time for Amendment of Life

Feb 23, 202104:51
Repent (2/21)

Repent (2/21)

As needed

Feb 15, 202104:49
Limping Along?

Limping Along?

Getting clear with yourself can help

Feb 08, 202105:51
Mother-in-Law (2/7)

Mother-in-Law (2/7)

Being needed makes a difference

Feb 01, 202104:20
The Real Thing (1/31)

The Real Thing (1/31)

Authenticity is in short supply

Jan 27, 202105:10
Right now (1/24)

Right now (1/24)

No time like the present to start being who you want to be

Jan 18, 202104:42
Avoiding Deceit (1/17)

Avoiding Deceit (1/17)

AKA telling the truth

Jan 12, 202105:30
Epiphanies Happen (1/10)

Epiphanies Happen (1/10)

The problem is noticing when they do.

Jan 02, 202105:04
Tension (1/3)

Tension (1/3)

The pressure to move from confusion to clarity can be a good thing

Jan 02, 202105:02
Freedom

Freedom

Trying to please others can get in the way

Dec 20, 202005:42
Being human

Being human

Mary leads the way

Dec 14, 202004:23
Scripture and Self (12/13)

Scripture and Self (12/13)

Looking for meaning? You won't be the first to find it in the Bible!

Dec 12, 202005:08
Moving On (12/6)

Moving On (12/6)

Visualizing a way out begins with having an intention in mind

Dec 03, 202005:03
Trying times

Trying times

Facing tribulation with maturity beas the alternative

Nov 27, 202006:36
Surprise!

Surprise!

The great good news about relationship processes

Nov 15, 202004:57
Talents

Talents

A 21st century reminder that much work lies ahead, both individually and co-operatively

Nov 15, 202004:03
Wisdom

Wisdom

How wise girls have more fun

Nov 06, 202005:23