Jul 18, 2014 | nature, news, psalm
We are pieces and parts, particles and bits, scattered like broken seashells and seagrass on a spread of beach sand; each life tossed, storied, too many discarded, disregarded and left to the gulls for picking. So often we miss — in our anxious living —...
Jul 14, 2014 | books, church, ministry, Monday Muse, racism, review
We need each other’s voices. We do not need numbers. We do not need quotas. We do not even need goals or standards. We need each other. We need each other’s experiences. We need each other’s dreams. We need each other’s stories. (64-65) The...
Jul 13, 2014 | nature, prayer
Ah most holy and abundant God: Praise is due to you for the beauty of the earth! Praise is due to you for the relationships that change our lives! Praise is due to you for the work that we are gifted to do. We add our gratitude and joy to the tribute sung by the cry...
Jul 11, 2014 | nature, psalm
When I consider . . . When I consider . . . When I consider . . . . . . my heart overflows with joy and my spirit rejoices to be one life amidst the richness of creation.
Jul 7, 2014 | books, Monday Muse
“Mary Poppins,” Jane said, looking very hard at her, “were you at the Zoo last night?” “Certainly not — the idea!” said Mary Poppins. “And I’ll thank you to eat up your porridge and no nonsense.” The delight...