table
Several years ago, I bought my first kitchen table. My parents had given me another when I was in college which served its purpose lovingly …
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Mary Oliver’s The Place I Want to Get Back To
In the past year, deer seem to have become my spirit animal. We have crossed paths, stared into each others’ eyes, shared apple trees and …
give up and give on–lessons learned from Lent
This is a repost from a couple of years ago. I am fully appreciating its relevance on this Ash Wednesday. ~cameron This morning, a friend …
you make things new
As I climbed onto the treadmill this morning earlier than I’d like to admit, I was reminded by the Voice Within that every day I …
Wendell Berry’s The Peace of Wild Things
In honor of the UN’s International Day of Peace, September 21, 2015. The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry When despair for the world …
allow Grace in
As I’ve been leaning into Grace this week, I thought I’d repost this one written a few years ago. ~cameron “I do not understand the …
Lenten reflection: grow in grace
This past week, I mistakenly received an email from an organization asking for my volunteer support. This happens now and again because there are several …
our little LuLu
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. ~attributed to Plato but documented as being written by Ian Mclaren, pseudonym of Rev. …
Lenten reflection: the Potter
This morning as I read of the postponement of Kelly Gissendaner‘s execution, I wondered what it must be like for her as she waits in …
morning mantras
As I continue to grow in the ways of my faith, I find that I have become a collector of prayer practices. It is quite …
a milestone to celebrate
Last year, I wrote this post on this date and reread it this morning as a reminder for my soul. Five years post surgery in …
lessons learned: you made a mistaaaake!
This week, I was reminded of a statement I used to say to my daughter when she was a little girl, “You made a mistaaaake!” …
blessings by Jan Richardson
This morning, I am delighted to find an email from Jan Richardson in my inbox with information about her new Women’s Christmas Retreat. She notes …
a new sense of home: gratitude, grace, and growth
Through the gift of grace and family and friends, my daughter and I are in the process of remodeling our home. In years past, I …
86,400 seconds: have you used one to say “thank you”
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?” ~William A. Ward When I first read this …
lessons learned: ripples on a pond
This past week, I had the honor of accompanying our youth group on their Carolina Cross Connection mission trip. It was a week that exceeded …
lessons learned: waiting on the cows
After a spiritually challenging day yesterday, I just wanted to curl up in my bed and forget the world for awhile. Instead, I took my …
lessons learned: tomato cages and friendship
The past couple of months, I have experienced the unconditional care and support of friends. Sometimes, if you are lucky, you find people who take …
lessons learned: on growth, gardening boots, and grace
As I squatted by the trellis yesterday to plant more sugar snap peas, I looked down at the boots I was wearing. I’ve had them …
lessons learned: the blessings of watering cans
You spread out a table before me, provisions in the midst of attack from my enemies; You care for all my needs, anointing my head …
a meditation from Vigen Guroian’s Inheriting Paradise
How Love burns through the Putting in the Seed On through the watching for that early birth When, just as the soil tarnishes with weed, …
Wendell Berry’s The Peace of Wild Things
I believe I have posted this poem before as it is one of my favorites. As I was searching for a prayer about nature this …
give up and give on–lessons learned from Lent
This morning, a friend of mine posted a link on her facebook wall to a “Reverse Lent Challenge.” The subhead noted, “Don’t give something up. …
today is the day~celebrate life!
This date holds a special anniversary for me–it is the day four-years-ago that I had surgery which unexpectedly also removed cancer from my body–a miracle …
honoring the man who dared to stand
In honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther’s King’s celebrated day today, I have selected some of my favorite quotes by him. I consider him …
Mary Sunday
Today at our Sanctuary service, we began a new tradition of having Mary Sunday, an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on Mary, the mother of …
love letter to the world
I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world. ~Mother Teresa Shine your …
lessons learned: baking with my daughter
As I am sitting with the word “joy” this week, I have been reflecting on what brings me great joy in my life. Joy as …
Wendell Berry’s The Peace of Wild Things
The Peace of Wild Things When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear …
86,400 seconds: have you used one to say “thank you?”
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?” ~William A. Ward When I first read this …
lessons learned: terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days
“I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning …
resting in grace
The Peace of Wild Things By Wendell Berry When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least …
lessons learned: when Grace comes knocking, allow Grace in
This week, Grace stopped by so I thought I’d re-share this one today.~Cameron “I do not understand the mystery of grace — only that it …
lessons learned: Farmer Boy and resting in the Spirit
28 “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke and put it …
today is the day, celebrate life!
This date holds a special anniversary for me–it is the day that I had my second and final surgery and was told I was cancer …
lessons learned: brokenness like a mosaic
This morning, I stare out my kitchen window at a cold rain that is relentless. What might have been snow years ago has now become …
happy journey day
Today brings with it several anniversaries for me. By the time, I received my cancer diagnosis on this date 3 years ago, I began to …
a testament to living
Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life …
lessons learned: the crocus in winter
…. there may not be enough marigolds all summer to equal the first spring crocus ~ Nancy R. Hugo Last week, I traveled to Wisconsin …
the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
In honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther’s King’s celebrated day tomorrow, I have selected some of my favorite quotes by him. I consider him …