Advent meditation: Hope
A self-sowing seed begins in the light. It holds on for as long as it can, but then weather changes, time passes, and nutrients fade. …
hope
Growing Grace Podcast: The Longest Night
What if you could step outside your door and find a space for connection with yourself and God — a time apart to center your …
it’s more than a quarter
It’s more than a word of affirmation. It’s more than a smile. It’s more than a handhold. It’s more than a greeting. It’s more than …
This song has filled the quiet of my home this morning, filling my heart with hope and love. I am reposting this one today as …
a psalm of hope
from the newly released book Growing Grace: A Book of Psalms Celebrating Creation Our Healer, our Hope, We greet you in the morning with fresh faces …
the things we carry: songs and sacred spaces
Message for Mary Sunday, contemplative service, December 2, 2018 This week, I have spent some time gazing at various artistic renderings of Mary and Elizabeth …
lessons learned: hummingbirds and hope
I wrote this post a couple of summers ago, and in looking for hope today, I came across this one. ~cameron In the past couple …
finding my voice
On Monday this week, I marched along with thousands of others in honor and memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The diversity …
the psalm of hope
I wrote this psalm several months ago when I found myself questioning God about why certain events had come to pass–events that seemed to benefit …
birdsong
“Hope” is the thing with feathers – (314) BY EMILY DICKINSON “Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches in the soul – And …
the psalm of waiting
Waiting is hard for most of us. Not necessarily because we have to be where we are but because want to get to where we …
sermon: hope springs eternal (expecting the unexpected)
I wrote this sermon at 4pm yesterday and shared its message this morning. It was not my original sermon, but when the Holy Spirit moves, …
lessons learned: hummingbirds and hope
In the past couple of weeks, I have found myself taking refuge on my screened-in porch during times of day when the birds feed. Whenever …
rainbow in the clouds
Many years ago, I had the honor of attending a talk by Dr. Maya Angelou at Mars Hill College near my hometown of Asheville. My …
lessons learned: bunnies and sacred space
Every spring, the bunnies come to visit the garden and see if by some chance, there’s a hole in the chicken wire big enough to …
Jan Richard’s healing blessing
These words found me last night, and for that, I am grateful. ~cameron And All Be Made Well A Healing Blessing That each ill be …
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 …
one more sleep til Christmas
One More Sleep Til Christmas (words by Paul Williams, from The Muppet Christmas Carol) There magic in the air this evening Magic in the air …
lessons learned: the mosaic of brokenness and wholeness
This coming Sunday, a dear friend and I will be co-leading a “Longest Night” service. Designed for healing and peace, this worship opportunity is often …
quotes: meditating on hope
In the Christian faith tradition, we have begun to celebrate Advent. The word “advent” means “the arrival” or “coming into view,” and for us, it …
the gentle whispers of hope
For many people of faith, the time between November and January includes many different spiritual traditions and holidays. While I am Christian, my approach during …
silent snow
I am reposting this one because we are on our third year of cold, wet winters, and I am longing for snow. Today may be …
a great believer of hope
These are the words I am sitting with this morning as I meditate on hope. I am not an optimist, but a great believer of …
lessons learned: ladybugs and hope
As I sat down to write this morning, I realized that “hope” has become a consistent theme through my blog. I’ve reflected on new flowers …
Mary Oliver’s Song of the Builders
Song of the Builders On a summer morning I sat down on a hillside to think about God – a worthy pastime. Near me, …
lessons learned: what forgotten plants can teach us about hope
As I continue to sit with “Hope” this week, I thought I would repost this one. “Hope” is the thing with feathers – That perches …
quotes: meditating on hope
In the Christian faith tradition, we have begun to celebrate Advent. The word “advent” means “the arrival” or “coming into view,” and for us, it …
believe more deeply
Believe more deeply. Hold your face up to the light, even though for the moment you do not see. bill wilson – cofounder alcoholics anonymous
we give thanks this day
For the expanding grandeur of Creation, worlds known and unknown, galaxies beyond galaxies, filling us with awe and challenging our imaginations: We give thanks this …
lessons learned: sun, rain, blight and balance
This farming season began in late January with Mason jars, soil, a sunny spot in the den, and hope. By mid spring, plants warmed their …
Speaking light, hope and love as a part of creation care
Earlier this week, I planned the liturgy for today around Earth Day to celebrate creation and all that God calls us to be as stewards …
living in the spirit
Dear God, be all my love, all my hope and all my endeavor; let my thoughts and words emanate from you, let my daily life …
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 …
rest, nature, books, music, love for one’s neighbor
A quiet secluded life in the country, with the possibility of being useful to people to whom it is easy to do good, and who …
one more sleep til Christmas
One More Sleep Til Christmas (words by Paul Williams, from The Muppet Christmas Carol) There magic in the air this evening Magic in the air …
what the Muppets can teach us about Advent
One of my favorite holiday traditions is the annual viewing of The Muppet Christmas Carol. I have loved the Muppets since childhood, and as an …
a simple prayer
In 2006, I began a new path in my faith journey in a time that seemed riddled with challenges and questions. All at once, it …
lessons learned: what feathers and fur can teach us about love
When this quote found me this morning, I thought, “What a great transition from hope to love!” And so we begin week 2 of Advent …
the gentle whispers of hope
Listen now to the gentle whispers of hope. ~Charles D. Brodhead Up behind our little farm, woods serve as a buffer from the neighborhood behind …
lessons learned: what ladybugs can teach us about hope
As I sat down to write this morning, I realized that “hope” has become a consistent theme through my blog. I’ve reflected on …