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The challenge of a new thing

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

This morning’s Daily Office includes Ezra 3:1-13, which describes the beginning of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem, following the return of Israelites from the Babylonian exile.  In verses 10-13, the new foundation has been laid, and so the people gather … Continue reading →

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Resilience is something we do.

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

At a clergy retreat earlier this week, we focused on the topic of clergy wellness.  The approach was holistic.  We discussed wellness as it pertains to our physical, spiritual, emotional and social lives.  In his closing homily, our Bishop related … Continue reading →

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Only everything.

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

Folks in Alcoholics Anonymous often give prospective members the following reassurance: We will only ask you to change this one thing — EVERYTHING.  Them thar are fightin’ words.  A person would have to be pretty desperate to stick around to … Continue reading →

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When two or three are gathered together in my name…

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Mother Beth Tjoflat

The work of St. Clare of Assisi, a new ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Florida, is beginning to take shape.  I am delighted to be working with lay leaders Cecilia and Bill Wheeler, who are helping to launch our … Continue reading →

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