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Renewed in Spring

Springtime is drawing near in the northern hemisphere.  Days are becoming longer as sunlight continues into the evening.  Snow and ice have begun to melt off in many regions.  The first flowers poke out of the ground while tree limbs swell and buds begin to appear.  There’s a sense of… Read More »Renewed in Spring

Retreat

To retreat.  The online dictionary first definition of “retreat” is in military terms:  to withdraw from an enemy force as a result of superior power.  While I’m not aware of “an enemy force” let alone “superior power,” I am going to withdraw from my day to day life for about… Read More »Retreat

Moving Deeper into Prayer

How do you conceive or understand prayer? Many of us understand prayer in terms of words:   we ask for things.  Whether the prayer is to God or the Universe, we make requests for something we believe to be good or to avoid what we believe to be bad.  This is… Read More »Moving Deeper into Prayer


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Spiritual Practice

Have there been times of the day or settings that have drawn you to be more focused and centered? How does that relate to spiritual practice? Another day begins. After pouring a cup of coffee, making my way to a familiar spot in my home, and lighting a candle near… Read More »Spiritual Practice

The Gospel of Nature

How has experiencing nature inspired you?  How has nature shaped your spiritual experience? The Hebrew Psalmist captured it well: “The heavens tell of your glory, O God, and the earth proclaims your handiwork. One day after another tells the story and night after night reveals knowledge. There is no speech,… Read More »The Gospel of Nature