Tag Archives: vulnerability

Sheer silence.

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

Today we visited the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Before we arrived here, though, we went to Caesarea Maritima, and revisited scripture from Deuteronomy and from Acts. We considered what it means to be called to vocation and noted … Continue reading →

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Truth-telling and other brave acts

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

A dear friend told me recently, “You are very brave.” My inner critic was quick to tell me: Brave? Possibly.  Or perhaps you are mildly crazy or deluded.  I kept my mouth shut, but hoped my friend was right. My friend’s … Continue reading →

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