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November 6 Echoes of Eternity Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a purchased people; that ye should show forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. I … Continue reading →

Spoiled with Riches http://www.communityofjesus.org/?p=4088127 Spoiled with Richeswww.communityofjesus.orgThe church is full of so many riches. After morning Lauds and Eucharist, I##039;m asking myself, #quot;why do we so settle for so little?#quot; Beautiful prayers, full of profound and extraordinary possibilities, mystery and … Continue reading →

The church is full of so many riches.  After morning Lauds and Eucharist, I’m asking myself, “why do we so settle for so little?”  Beautiful prayers, full of profound and extraordinary possibilities, mystery and hope roll off our tongues. But … Continue reading →

The Surface of Things: Is everything really illusion? Might I pass through this heavy oak door without opening it? I lean gently to and feel it yield to weight swaying in agreement— my respect for it##039;s solidity, to my passage … Continue reading →

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A great review on Sybil MacBeth##039;s new book, currently featured on the Patheos Book Club! (Her new book is 30% off at www.paracletepress.com) Watching #amp; Waking: A New (old) Approach for the Seasons of Advent, Christmas #amp; Epiphanywww.buildfaith.org Part reflection, … Continue reading →

November 5 Echoes of Eternity Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 Be still. For in the stillness My Voice can be heard. … Continue reading →

Come Wind and Weather! http://www.communityofjesus.org/?p=4088121 Come Wind and Weather!www.communityofjesus.orgSunday we had a #quot;Nor##039;easter.#quot; Actually, it started Saturday with rain and high winds, and a sudden drop in temperature. I was outside Saturday evening greeting for the choir concert. The cloudy, … Continue reading →

Sunday we had a “Nor’easter.” Actually, it started Saturday with rain and high winds, and a sudden drop in temperature. I was outside Saturday evening greeting for the choir concert. The cloudy, rainy sky made things seem even darker than … Continue reading →