Category Archives: Faith

Saint Francis of Assisi

A Review of "Francis of Assisi – A Revolutionary Life", by Adrian House   This is a book I have long wanted to read.  How long?  Sixteen years.  It’s been on my TBR list since I worked for our community’s … Continue reading

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A writer’s prayer

Let the air and ideas float around me While I sit among papers and words. Let me submerge myself in fable and adventure And grasp the whisper on the wind. Today let me live in possibility, Allowing myself to wander … Continue reading

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Elections and lunches.

Elections and lunches?  What do they have in common? Yesterday was a sobering day in our country.  Many of us woke up to news that shocked and dismayed us.  Emotions swayed from disbelief to fear to sadness.  My daughter asked … Continue reading

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Summer of Psalms, week 5

Today, something a little different: This morning I awoke to news of yet another shooting, this time against law enforcement officers in my own state.  My heart was/is so heavy and filled with sadness and fear and questions.  I turned … Continue reading

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Summer of Psalms, week 4

Psalm 20 For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;     may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary     and … Continue reading

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