Category Archives: Neighboring

Jesus’ “State of the Kingdom” Address

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Maryann Spikes

Jesus’ “State of the Kingdom” Address: Good News of the Kingdom: Costly Grace https://a.co/d/6iE6IbX These are the words of Jesus found in the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke/Acts, and John), and in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthian church, with only … Continue reading →

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Local Changes Needed Re: Housing & Homelessness

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Maryann Spikes

Just passing on my vision for how to improve the situation locally, in view of global cooperation. What Needs to Change (begun May 30, 2018) – updated February 2023

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Counseling Theory & Basic Listening Sequence

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Maryann Spikes

Just passing on some of the knowledge I gleaned from obtaining my Psychology/Philosophy B.A. through Stanislaus State: Longer, but missing the below: My Integrated Counseling Theory Shorter, but missing the above: Basic Listening Sequence & 5 Stages of a Counseling … Continue reading →

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Kindling Conversations with Modesto Neighbors

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Maryann Spikes

You want to love your neighbor as yourself, but it’s hard to get to know them in the space between when the garage door opens and closes. No one answers the door anymore, because the only ones knocking are trying … Continue reading →

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