Tag Archives: holy ground

By the oaks.

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

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 →

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Be gentle.

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

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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And all that is in it.

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

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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Spring cleaning.

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

“Writing is not so much building a building as it is clearing out a space.” -C. C. These words were spoken by a striking young woman named C.C., when I asked if any in our gathering had experience with journaling. … Continue reading →

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“I am thirsty.”

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

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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Washed with love.

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

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 →

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Unprepared.

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

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 →

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He who is becomes.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

He who is becomes. The uncreated lets himself be created. He whom nothing can contain is contained in the womb of a thinking soul who stands midway between divinity and the heavy and brittle flesh. He who is the giver … Continue reading →

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‘O, the wonder of it all.’

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. -Leonard Cohen This morning a beautiful man shared this simple expression with a small group of … Continue reading →

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The holy “no.”

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

As we journey this last week toward Christmas, we celebrate the young girl Mary, who without respect to personal cost, said “yes” to the invitation to become the mother of Jesus. “Let it be with me according to your word … Continue reading →

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