It is day 49 for the Jewish faith as they will begin Shavout at sundown this evening. Their days of Counting the Omer is at its pinnacle as the first fruits of the harvest are shared and the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. I am just one or two days behind. Day 16 … Continue reading Tiferet Day 16 Heart
"It's time to practice a little loving-kindness, Elaine." I have heard my spiritual director say those words to me on some many occasions. Nine times out of ten, I have been berating myself for not doing something better, for not knowing, or a mistake I wish had not happened. Generally we humans are pretty hard … Continue reading #contemplative2020 ~~ loving-kindness
Jeremiah 17: 5-10 There is an old story called, "The Blind Men and the Elephant" which I have adapted Presbyterian Style. It goes like this: • There was a village where everyone was blind • One day a visitor passed through riding an elephant • The traveler and the elephant happened to take a rest … Continue reading SERMON ~~ HOLY ELEPHANTS
"...it's always a good time to change your mind when to do so will widen your heart." ***William Sloane Coffin***
Ashes. On Shrove Tuesday, as we were feasting on home-made pancakes and sausage, we had the opportunity to create some visual art for Ash Wednesday. Simple fabric. Brushes and sponges. Fabric paint. On Wednesday night I added the candles and heart shaped boxes to take on their journey. This time we enter is indeed a … Continue reading Child of Dust ::: Child of God
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