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By the oaks.
The LORD appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he … Continue reading
Be truthful.
Be gentle. Be truthful. Be courageous. -Gandhi (by way of my friend Walter) Note: A “Google” search for this quote shows it most commonly written as “Be truthful, gentle and fearless.” However, Walter’s rendering (and his timing in sharing it) … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 Steps, 12-step spirituality, Christianity, community, grace, healing, hope, inner darkness, spiritual growth, unity, vulnerability
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Be gentle.
Be gentle. Be truthful. Be courageous. -Gandhi (by way of my friend Walter) Note: A “Google” search for this quote shows it most commonly written as “Be truthful, gentle and fearless.” However, Walter’s rendering (and his timing in sharing it) … Continue reading
And all that is in it.
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; (Psalm 24:1) When I was a little girl, we made several road trips as a family, taking us from Jacksonville to … Continue reading
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Tagged 12-step spirituality, Christianity, community, Earth Day, grace, grief, healing, holy ground, hope, inner darkness, mercy, vulnerability
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“I am thirsty.”
This reflection was offered this afternoon as part of a series of reflections on The Last Seven Words of Christ at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, Jacksonville, FL. After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in … Continue reading
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Tagged 12-step spirituality, Christianity, church without walls, community, healing, holy ground, hope, inner darkness, mercy, radical hospitality, recovery, street ministry, vulnerability
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Washed with love.
This reflection is from guest blogger Louise Hardman. Louise had written this for no other purpose than to share it with me, but I convinced her to let me share it with you. Thank you, Louise! Maundy Thursday. Late morning … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Diocese of Florida, Episcopal church, Ministry, peace, Recovery, Uncategorized, unity
Tagged Christianity, church without walls, community, healing, holy ground, homelessness, hope, inner darkness, Maundy Thursday foot washing, mercy, radical hospitality, simple prayer, street ministry, vulnerability
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Unprepared.
Holy Week is upon us. We follow Christ’s journey into Jerusalem as he enters triumphant and marches toward Golgotha. The days of Lent have been a time of repentance, of stripping down, of anticipating what only Jesus could accomplish for … Continue reading
That you would bless me.
Today a new friend shared with me how the prayer of Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:10) has been a spiritual aid for her. The translation she has committed to memory is this: “Oh that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge … Continue reading
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Tagged blessing, community, congregational development, hope, peace, unity
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Warm, generous and friendly.
When I googled “hospitality,” one definition that came up described it as “treating guests and strangers in a warm, generous and friendly way.” This suggests welcoming others unconditionally, helping them to feel comfortable and welcomed. Of course there are reasonable … Continue reading
Fill the jars.
Now standing there were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, … Continue reading
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