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. …
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. …
What if you could step outside your door and find a space for connection with yourself and God — a time apart to center your …
“When I entered the cave hoping for a glimpse of celestial brightness, it never occurred to me that it might be so small. But here …
This Advent season, I have been sitting with longtime companions, Darkness and Light. As I grow in age, and perhaps wisdom, I’ve begun to appreciate …
The weather here in Western North Carolina has finally felt like autumn this weekend. I’ve been spoiled by work trips to Illinois and Maine earlier …
Today is Epiphany in the Christian church calendar. It marks the journey of the Magi to the Christ child and celebrates God being revealed to …
This morning, my time of prayer has included sitting on the futon in my meditation room and taking in the sunrise. I thought I might …
Last night was our Longest Night service at Skyland UMC. I began the service in 2013 after attending one at another church during a very …
In searching for words of wisdom this morning, I inadvertently came across this older post. I’m glad it did. ~cameron Last night on our evening …
God always makes a way out of no way, but sometimes, it just seems too long.” ~Anne Lamott A couple of nights a …
Even the tallest, strongest tree needs both light and the dark to flourish. We experience sunlight streaming down among branches and leaves, and we shout, …
Last weekend, I had the honor of co-facilitating a group of discerning deaconesses at a United Methodist Women’s gathering at Lake Junaluska, NC. As a …
Recently, I have been sitting with Brokenness. For a long time, however, I was afraid to acknowledge her presence because her cracks might allow someone …
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 …
I’m sure many of us recall where we were when we first witnessed or heard the news about the World Trade Center or the Pentagon …
When I Am Among the Trees When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust, equally the beech, the oaks and …
In spite of a busy weekend, I managed to put aside a couple of hours on the warm Saturday afternoon and started cleaning out flower …
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. …
Yesterday, my daughter, her boyfriend, and his sister helped me clean out the chicken run and coop in preparation for our chicken-raising adventure this Spring. …
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 …
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 …
I was reminded this morning that Valentine’s Day is Saturday and so I thought that I might re-read some of my meditations on love and …
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 …
May all be filled with joy and peace. May all beings everywhere, The strong and the weak, The great and the small, The meek and …
I’m reposting this one not only for Advent but also because I have been reading several books that remind me of the importance of growing …
You are goodness and mercy and compassion and understanding. You are peace and joy and light. You are forgiveness and patience, strength and courage, a …
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 …
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 …
Recently, I’ve pushed my morning yoga routine back a bit so I can spend more time in prayer and breathing before starting my day. While …
Every so often this one begs to be reposted. Share your light~Cameron “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is …
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 …
I believe that God is in me as the sun is the color and fragrance of a flower– the Light in my darkness, the Voice …
A Light exists in Spring Not present on the Year At any other period — When March is scarcely here A Color stands abroad On …
I wrote this blogpost last winter, but it seemed appropriate for Good Friday–acknowledging the darkness and finding the light. Recently, we adopted two rescue dogs, …
Saturday, I spent my first Spring afternoon doing nothing but tending to the gardens. After months of working inside the house on many projects that …
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 …
One summer evening when I was 10-years-old, my family joined in a neighborhood gathering. The parents sat on a patio chatting and fanning themselves while …
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 …
May the light of your soul guide you. May the light of your soul bless the work that you do with the secret love and …
With an unexpected warm day yesterday, I spent some time puttering around my front flower beds after dinner. In the garden directly in front of …