by Stacey Denny | Nov 5, 2020 | GraceTalk Messages
On Christmas Eve, 1979, when I was 18, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, causing then-President Carter, to reinstate Selective Service Registration for men between the ages of 18 and 26. I was a Quaker, opposed to war and the preparations for it, so sent a letter...
by Stacey Denny | Oct 5, 2020 | GraceTalk Messages
VIEW VIDEO HERE I was visiting a friend a little while ago who’s been struggling with cognitive issues. During our time together, she asked me my name several times, then wanted to know where she was and whether or not she was married. What amazed me, and I’ve seen it...
by Stacey Denny | Jun 4, 2019 | GraceTalk Messages
When I was a kid growing up in the Catholic church I learned all these obscure teachings that caused me, at the age of 16, to prefer the simplicity of Quakerism. For instance, as a child, I was repeatedly cautioned about the seven deadly sins, and was told if I...
by Stacey Denny | Dec 7, 2018 | GraceTalk Messages
I was speaking with a man last week who was curious to learn more about Quakerism and wanted to know if he could come visit our meeting for worship. “Of course you can,” I told him. I find it interesting that a lot of people who’ve never been to a Quaker meeting think...
