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 for many years. But something about starting a new family with my daughter and this little farm made me…
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 surprised each other in the darkness of night. In my readings of deer as spiritual beings, I understand that…
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 of mine posted a link on her facebook wall to a “Reverse Lent Challenge.” The subhead noted, “Don’t give…
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 am offered new life, and it is my choice how I live it. I may not always make positive…
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 grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life…
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 mystery of grace — only that it meets us where we are and does not leave us where it…
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 farms named “Grow in Grace.” As Sophia would have it, some of my recent readings for my spiritual direction…
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. John Watson (1850-1907) This morning as I got the dogs out of the car, I paused to rub LuLu’s…
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 the unknown. I wonder if her faith is surrounding her in peace. I wonder if a flame of hope…
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 colorful collection to suit different moods, situations, and spaces. These simple acts of prayer are mine, and I…
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 the world of cancer or illness is something to be celebrated with much joy. I am also embracing this…
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!” Now before you think this former early childhood teacher had no business working with little kids, let me explain….
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