Movie Review: War Room
I loved the content, theme, and message of this movie, however the execution of the film brings my review down to four stars.
Spirituality
Amazing Rainbow in Jasper
We saw this amazing this amazing rainbow in Jasper, arguably either a double or a quad, because the lower one had repeating rainbows in it, which I had never seen before…
Catharsis While Canoeing on Emerald Lake
Since Banff was still shrouded in rain, we went up to Yoho National Park to see Emerald Lake noted for its exceptional color. I was trying to be patient, flexible, and cheery, but we still had not seen what we had traveled here for.
Singing Hymn 453 in the Car
On car drives, we have been enjoying singing hymns in the car, belting them out with enthusiasm. Hymn 453 keeps coming up, partly because of its zippy tune, but also because of the line “mountains and seas, great rising trees” which seems so appropriate for this trip.
Short New Poem: Sacramental Moment
I am brimming
with awe and gratitude
for reciprocal connection
experienced and realized
this communion Sunday.
Part 2 of the Bike Rack Debacle
So as we were driving between Yosemite and Lake Tahoe, we noticed that one of the two horizontal prongs holding up our bikes on our Thule rack had sheered off.
Spirit is Complete
As this month was full of busy closure, I focused on the fact that Spirit itself is complete, and also that all Spirit does is complete.
Annual Meeting Weekend 2015
The Christian Science Church holds its Annual Meeting on the first Monday of June each year, but lately it has been virtual via the internet, so it was a special treat to come together in Boston again this year.
Empedocles on the Nature of God
“The nature of God is a circle
of which the center is everywhere
and the circumference is nowhere.”
Empedocles
Persistence Alone Wins the Prize
When I think of persistence, I think of the slow erosion of stone, or the prolonged build up of stalactites and stalagmites, over long years of seemingly inconsequential but protracted dripping.
Spiritual Pep Talk from a College Student
Focus your mind so intently on love. It seems hard in the moment because it’s so tempting to pay attention to the firework display of sorrow for yourself. But is it? Just stop. Breathe.
Quote by Bishop John Shelby Spong
After my blog “Uncleanness Cast Out,” this bit of an article was sent to me by a blog reader. It is by an Episcopalian bishop from an article titled, “The Meaning of the Passion Opens into the Meaning of a Resurrection.”
Uncleanness Cast Out
I saw clearly that the Christ did not just cast out that one man’s uncleanness, but everyone’s for all time, including you and me and everybody we pray for.
Thinking about Balance
I express balance in a lot of ways. I’m pretty good about balancing my meals, the topics on this blog, the competing demands of our children, and my schedule between work, church, home and time for myself.
Easter 2015
Happy Easter! This is a wonderful holiday full of hope of rebirth, gratitude for what Jesus did for us, and the glorious promise of eternal life. I hope you enjoyed it!
New Abstract Pastels for Good Friday
“Those who slew him to stay his influence perpetuated and extended it.”
Mary Baker Eddy
New Poem: Discipleship Can Be Messy
Discipleship is a good thing:
something to seek
and make an effort for
like food and shelter.