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Remembering the Corn Story

Remembering the Corn Story

One Thanksgiving years ago, my dad read a story about some kernels of corn in his Reader’s Digest. He pointed it out to me and shared the magazine but, taking little interest in the subject matter, I didn’t read it. I’m sure my thoughts were on more...
Full Moon 

Full Moon 

I thought I’d let too much of the afternoon get away from me. I had wanted to take a walk.  I shut the door behind me as the sun was going under, the wind changed direction off the lake within a couple blocks, and I was sorry I hadn’t worn an extra layer....
Imperfectly Perfect?

Imperfectly Perfect?

Sunday night, a good mystery, a fire in the fireplace…I stare at the flames and think of cooking–both need the right balance of timing, heat and attention. I hadn’t planned a dinner party in a while. Making plans is not my preferred way of doing...
Words Whispered

Words Whispered

We whisper words The day’s begun We bow our heads Before the sun Bring Power Bring Majesty To this earth So within all life There is rebirth We will not doubt Your Presence still But lift our eyes Up to the hill Send down Your Grace And teach us Love Keep our...
Saturday Sunrise 

Saturday Sunrise 

Bend toward the rising sun To the flames of the Spirit’s brush Longing to see, to hear, to know, to follow, to do what is just.  Given to each is good purpose and promises in the Word Open ears to listen to the Voice in the wind unheard.  Grant Wisdom and clear...

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