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Of Lions and Lambs, Apples and Oranges

"Stay with us, O Lord Jesus Christ: Light in our darkness."   -Taize... read more


Kindle a Flame

"Kindle a flame to lighten the dark, and take all fear away." ... read more


Grace and Gracefulness

'Tis the season to be grateful. There is some irony that this... read more


Caretaking and Taking Care

I missed offering a musing last week because I was away at... read more


"Lost" Saints

All Saints Day entered my life when I was already in ministry... read more


The Color Purple

Wednesday we were invited to wear purple to demonstrate that we were... read more


You are Welcome!

I love to be welcomed! I regularly, often, have the gift of... read more


Prayer of Lament

I am grieving for the wounded in our world, especially this week... read more



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