Graves into Gardens
Text: Luke 24:1-12 Earlier this week, I was preparing for worship and listening to some of the music selected for our time of worship today….
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A Place at the Table
Yesterday, my husband and I took advantage of the beautiful day to do some work in the yard. One of our primary tasks for the…
Unity, Diversity, and the Body of Christ
Over the past week, I’ve been working to get my garden prepped a bit for spring and to start some of the seeds that will…
Dirt, plants, and hope #gc2016
In the Scriptures, Jeremiah buys a field as the Babylonians are on the doorstep. It is a symbol of hope, promise, and faithfulness. The Lord of heavenly…
Forcing Growth
We have probably 20 volunteer red bud trees growing in the landscaping of our back yard. If we simply let them be, they are in…
What can thrive here? #growrule
Last year I took four weeks of spiritual renewal leave and wanted to focus on cultivation… in relationships, in my spiritual life, and literally, in…
Two Texts: Pope Francis, the Environment, and Relationships
This summer, Pope Francis issued a letter to the world, “Laudato Si’” or Praise be to You which calls upon all people to care for…
Manipulate or appreciate?
Henri Nouwen writes: It is impressive to see how prayer opens one’s eyes to nature. Prayer makes men [and women, I’d add] contemplative and attentive. …