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Compassion, a brief meditation on Mark 6
Every time there is a natural disaster, a hurricane, tornado, wild-fire, or an earthquake, the news is filled with stories of loss and heart-rending stories of survival. We also hear many stories of how human beings have gone out of … Continue reading
Mary, strong and sure
Many years ago I received this book, “Meditations on Mary”, by Kathleen Norris. Norris was a popular author at the time, influencing many of us with her books on life and faith. This book is filled with beautiful photographs of famous … Continue reading
Awake, Aware, and Wild-eyed
A reflection on Mark 1:1-8 for Advent 2B The Shoshone are a diverse tribe of indigenous people who inhabited parts of California, Wyoming, Nevada, Idaho and Utah. One particular Shoshone tribe lived in the mountainous region of what is now southeastern Idaho … Continue reading
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Glimpses of hope and love
A reflection on Isaiah 64:1-9 and Mark 13:24-37 for Advent 1B Recently my husband, son, and I watched (again) the first two movies of the Hunger Game’s series, in preparation for the release of the third movie. When I read … Continue reading
A Selfie of God….
A reflection on the readings for Proper 24A: Exodus 33:12-23 and Matthew 22:15-21 How many of you have your cell phones on you? If your cell phone has a camera, take out your cell phone and take a picture of … Continue reading
Grace Rising, Unstoppable!
A reflection on the readings for Proper 23A: Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14 The other night I had a sudden urge to make homemade bread. I looked through the cabinets and found all the ingredients: yeast, honey, olive oil, whole wheat … Continue reading
Acts of Hospitality
A reflection on Philippians 2:1-13 and Matthew 21:23-32 for Proper 21A A young woman approached the check out line at a grocery store. With a thick accent she asked if the person standing near by was in line. The person … Continue reading
Just the Basics…..
A reflection on the readings for Proper 20A: Exodus 16:2-15; Matthew 20:1-16 Every day, all around us, on street corners and the exit ramps of highways we see them. People who are struggling, people who have deep needs for the basics, … Continue reading
Nurturing an Attitude of Gratitude
A stewardship reflection for Sunday morning…. Several years ago a woman and her friend and their 5 children, all under the age of 6, attempted to go to the zoo. The friend had season passes, making for a fun, inexpensive … Continue reading
Our Spiritual Foremothers of Justice
a reflection on the readings for Proper 16A: Exodus 1-2:10 A radical Islamic militant group moves through Iraq and Syria killing civilians including American journalists, touting an extremist ideology and terrorizing a minority religious group in the region, forcing them … Continue reading
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