Church – Polly Castor

A Sunday Sail (Photos)
By Polly Castor on August 24, 2020
We've been sticking so close to home that this excursion especially felt like a treat!
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It’s Not About the Church Building (New Conceptualist Pastel)
By Polly Castor on August 9, 2020
This intense painting expresses how I feel church should be.
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Pastor Karen’s Send-off
By Polly Castor on January 29, 2020
Here is an example of ecumenicism dissolving walls and creating friends.
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Peek Inside my Bible Lesson Study Journal
By Polly Castor on November 3, 2019
Here's another peak into my Bible Lesson journal to encourage you to have a similar practice of wrestling with...
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Long Lake Artist-in-Residency Day 1
By Polly Castor on August 22, 2019
On Long Lake at this special church camp, this time with an artist-in residency! I'll be showing you progress...
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Our Graduate’s Lovely Church Sendoff
By Polly Castor on May 20, 2019
The State College Christian Science church has been loving and supportive, and has made a big, positive difference in...
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Nursing Our Churches
By Polly Castor on December 2, 2018
I was the middle speaker on a panel both in CT and NYC. I spoke about how to...
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Thanksgiving Photos 2018
By Polly Castor on November 24, 2018
I have so much to be grateful for, but I need to mention here my gratitude for each of...
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Great Bible Workshops Available
By Polly Castor on November 19, 2018
His workshops are warm and discussion based, undogmatic, inclusive, engaging, and encourage questioning.
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Church is… (New Poem by Polly Castor)
By Polly Castor on July 23, 2018
Church is a framework for my week. It gives structure to my days, which would stretch forth endlessly otherwise.
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Annual Meeting 2018
By Polly Castor on June 5, 2018
Here are my snippets of notes from a weekend in Boston for Annual Meeting, which was full of superb...
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They Should Lash Us to Our Pews (Quote by Anne Dillard)
By Polly Castor on February 25, 2018
Does anyone have the foggiest idea of what sort of power we so blithely invoke? Or, as I suspect,...
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Oh yum, Polly… These gorgeous photos made my mouth water and my eyes pop!

The Brussels sprouts were an exceptionally BIG hit here…. could you direct me to more literature on spiritual healing?

Yes indeed! You are a shining light and you are definitely using all your wonderful talents

I loved this post! It gave me much to think about. Thank you for being such a beautiful and prolific source of inspiration. You are a wonder! I’m a fan!

I made your fabulous Fish Tacos and they were BEYOND delicious!!

Very helpful in these seemingly uncertain times. I found a couple of specific ideas expressed here that apply to a specific situation in my life. Thank you!

You are doing so wonderfully at praising God with your talents.

Your abstracts are interesting and you have a unique style that is all your own. Original, demonstrating individuality and confidence! I see joy and love expressed.

Sounds delicious and simple! Two of my favorite adjectives!

I just want to say that I have really been enjoying your blog! It gives me hope for the world…

Wow, you outdid yourself this month with your Bits and Clips. It was a wonderful mix of beauty, humor, and thoughtfulness.

Yes, healing does happen when we deeply and humbly pray. Thanks for keeping that idea alive.

Thanks so much for this recommendation Polly. We watched in awe … and have recommended in turn.

Every day I look forward to your blog. It’s encouraging me to find ways to express what God reveals in me.

Well done Polly, I love your book reviews! Please carry on the good work of guiding our book choices.

What a delight to experience the beauty of nature you shared of your slice of the world through these beautiful photos.

Your blog has inspired me to get back into painting, cooking, prayer and meditation.

I am touched by this well thought out, well written essay. You have put into words what so many of us have in our minds and hearts. Thank you!

AUDACIOUSLY GORGEOUS!!!!! (:

Polly, your wonderful blog is doing more than its bit in this dreadful time. Thanks, and keep on keeping on!

Hi Polly, loved this poem. It radiates hope and feeling of calmness. I am glad I came across these beautiful words. Keep posting similar reads and spreading positivity.

Thank you for bringing your hydrangeas into my home via the internet. Other flowers are lovely too, but hydrangeas are SPECIAL.

Love your blog’s colour and joyfulness and the inspiring leads, Polly. Easy to see why you are much loved. Thank you.

This is absolutely beautiful and so incredibly helpful and inspiring! Thank you so much! ❤️

The last day of the month on your blog is always a BIG treat . . . This morning I went from fasting to feasting . . .

Loved your plein air painting, the pictures of the garden plenty — oh wow. Love opening your blog each day — it is a treat that I save sometimes.

I truly love and am inspired by your blog, including capturing the beauty of life in the moment, teaching by example, taking time with children, and spirituality.

My mother adores your blog and speaks to me often about what recent nugget you shared which she thought was wonderful!

Beautiful photos. It is uplifting and energizing to see such bright, cheerful, healthy and fresh images. Thanks, I needed that!

I for one want to thank you so much for writing this blog. I started about a year ago and look forward to reading it every day. I feel like an armchair adventurer…

A powerful message. Thank you for getting it out there.

I just adore all of your wonderful posts and everything that you share so generously. ????? You have a beautiful sense of soul that you share – it blesses me and so many!

Way to go on your artistic journey. You show great courage, humility, and such support for everyone around you.

Amazing, Polly! A wonderful example of seeing the possibilities…creativity at its best.

Thank you so much for this wonderful insight! You put into words what I have been grappling with for a long time. This is just what I needed today.

Lovely Polly! You are an inspiration! I am so happy to have your blog in my life!

I have so enjoyed your recent posts– about your garden, your reflections about parenting, your vibrant artwork– so many wonderful expressions of Spirit.

This is one of the BEST explanations of one’s understanding of God I have seen in a long time. The image paired with the text was spot on!

You encourage me to grow with your everyday wisdom and your lovely contributions.

Thanks, Polly, for listening so carefully and sharing so selflessly.

This is so well thought out and written. Thank you for this compelling essay. I agree with you on all points, Polly.

This couldn’t possibly be more perfect, – so reassuring, and so fully expresses in every way what we all are praying for. Thank you for your a beautiful heart and generous giving of it!!

Quite unforgettable. You truly have a way with words: warm; strong; inviting; enlightening; so substantive, and more.

Everything on your site is so colorful, spiritual and alive!

This blog deeply resonates while being beautiful, delicious, inspiring, and fun. Not easy to do!

This blog is a daily dose from an spiritually-oriented, artist, thinker, sage.

Wow, super powerful and definitely what I needed to hear today.

Love this– actually so “timely” for what I have been thinking about lately.

I feel the joy and love of the color and thought in all your work! You are letting your light shine.

I am so totally impressed with your photography, poetry, and painting. Your talent is incredible!!!

Thank you Polly for this article on supply! I cherish the healing thoughts therein very much, and they are very helpful.

I just love your photos, Polly. Whether it’s food or art or nature . . . They are always so beautiful and interesting and full of life !

I salute you! And I sure do thank you for inspiring me to greater efforts along all lines of life!

Magnificent poem. How blest you are to be a poet, photographer, artist, metaphysician, all wrapped up into One.

I have been blessed beyond words by your daily posts. I often quote you to others, saying I got the idea from a wonderful friend I’ve never actually met.

You have a great eye for beauty Polly. I love your blog.

Thank you for revealing this idea you’ve been following. I can tell when an angel has tapped me on the shoulder–it feels light and right and fun.

Polly….I’m happier because of you; I sure do thank you.

When I open my email in the morning I read all the have-to emails first; I save yours to read as dessert. Thanks, Polly!

Absolutely stunning, Polly. I love the infinite range of ideas, expression, and media in this BIG blog of yours.

I love that you live such an active life, have so many interests, and share your insights with me. Your blog is like a conversation with a dear friend.

Butter! Lemon! Garlic!

It’s like a prayer!!!

Thank you for your ultra positive, upbeat, cheering and cheerful expressions in so many forms. What great seeds to sow in world thought!

Illuminating thoughts, thank you for sharing them. Very clear.

This is absolutely magnificent. Bless your precious and beautiful soul for sharing this.

What a beautiful spirit you have, shining right through your source.

Thank you for the constant good thoughts and beautiful expressions of love and joy that you share on your blog.

Polly, I just love your spirit, innovativeness, receptivity to beauty and to God’s goodness expressed. Thank you for your blog.

Yes, lots of good flavor triggers in there. I printed it out and will try it. Thanks so much!

I always appreciate your reviews. Our fave film in 2019 was The Green Book – which we watched following your recommendation.

This blog is simultaneously simple and profound– a perfect, balanced combination of seriousness and light.

Without a doubt my life has been enriched and uplifted by my acquaintance with you through your blogs. Every day I look for the interesting ideas you amplify and the lovely arts you share with us. I am never disappointed.

I love this poem, Polly, and I shall read it often! I feel sure it will help lift my thought to healing.

Oh my gosh how did you know I needed this today? I am in absolute awe of your thorough and articulate way you describe how all of this works.

Today’s post was a Gift from God. Opening your email this morning truly lifted my Spirit. Thank you.

Thank you for all the inspiration you share so generously. I am deeply grateful!

Love these colours and the strong contrasts Polly!

Thank you Polly for sharing those wise words! I heartily agree with them all now I have a bigger perspective on life.

Thank you for sharing this quote. It is very appropriate for our times. A beautiful wake up call to change our thinking and focus on what is real and true.

Thanks for your strong, bright and clear art work!

These photos are so wonderful, it really warms the heart.

With its awesome art, recipes, book reviews, and really excellent writing, this blog is the perfect corner of the internet.

Wow!! I cannot wait to try this recipe! Thank you!

I want to express my gratitude to you for such a well thought out essay. I found it quite enriching and resonate with those true answers.

Putting the art of poetry, photography and painting into your hands is God’s gift to us who get to read it and see it. Thanks.

I have just started this book and am really loving it! Thank you so much for recommending it.

I read and feel the security of the hearth and home. Many thanks…

Such a complete radiance of Soul you are demonstrating. I find it very inspiring!

All of your work is eye and mind popping. I love it!

Thank you for your efforts. I look forward to your positive thoughts and love.

Your eyes are keen and your photographs dynamic.

Thank you Polly–you are always such a clear thinker and always willing to share your God-given gifts.

It is always refreshing to see the loves, joys, challenges, and triumphs that you share on your blog.

Love your pastels!

Thank you for using this platform to share these references for listening & learning. Now the work required to make a lasting change is up to each of us! ❤️

Polly this is absolutely exquisite and so inspiring. I will refer to it often.

You are such an inspiring person, Polly, and I love the variety of your activities you share with us all! Thank you so much.

I wanted you to know that I found the time I spent on your blog to be relaxing, refreshing, inspiring, and totally enjoyable.

Your photos are so vivid and expressive and inspiring and artistic and alive!

Your site is bolstering my creative thoughts. I need to put them into action.

WOW! Polly! Some truly marvelous work there!!!

Thank you Polly for your radiant joy and embrace of each of us, wrapping us in your color and beauty of Soul.

Beautifully written, Polly … captures my sentiments exactly.❤️

Polly always captures the balance between what I can do, and all the miracles I am given.

I’m so grateful to be able to enjoy all you so generously share on your blog, the colorful photos, the recipes, the art works, the insights, the book reviews and so much more!

Once again, you have come through for us with such clear and coherent thinking and put into words the feelings in our hearts.

You are so incredibly sweet, gracious, kind, thoughtful, creative, generous, joyful, witty, courageous, tender, persistent, compassionate, brilliant, articulate, ad infinitum!

What lovely Soul-inspired insights! Thank you for these great ideas!

I enjoy your strong, bold artwork– there is so much going on in them that my imagination takes off. I really appreciate your blog. It brings joy every day.

I recently I recommended your blog to a friend saying, “She’s like a dear friend, she just doesn’t know me.” Thank you for all the delight you add to my days!

I am so happy to have found your site and to be able to enjoy your expression of Spirit! Love your poetry, your photos, your ideas, your …YOU! THANK you for sharing so abundantly!

Polly, your reflection of Soul’s endless creativity is truly wonderful! Thank you for letting the divine shine through you so brightly!

I am a silent regular reader of your daily blog, and I’m finally in touch to tell you how much I like it. I love it!

You are such a gem Polly- it is an incredible blessing to daily read your blog!

I think you have covered absolutely every way anyone would wish to be blessed

I did your 52 books challenge, and loved the structure that it provided to my selections. Doing it again this year too!

Beautiful and profoundly perfect for pandemic season, your poem empowers hope for what’s next. I plan to read it at Sunday Devotional. Thank you!

Your zest for the good things in life makes me feel happy too!

Thank you so.much, Polly. It says with abundant clarity what thousands upon thousands of thoughtful men and women think and believe. I appreciate you!!

This blog is upbeat, progressive, sincere, colorful, metaphoric, and exploratory. Such a rich feast!

Thank you for writing this opinion so eloquently, Polly. You have addressed many nuances that I have been espousing for years, and your words are powerful and thought-provoking.

Gorgeous new work. I love the vitality of the city scenes and vibrant color palette.

Excellent post, dear Polly! Thanks!! There is lots that I relate to in your comments!

Your reading challenge has inspired me and given me permission to read again, as previously I had just fitted reading round everything else. Now it is a legitimate activity in my life and I am enjoying it immensely!

Thank you for your generosity and your overflowing sense of soul which you share so beautifully and articulately with everyone!!

Thank you for all your uplifting daily contributions, wherever form they take – photos, recipes, artwork, book reviews and smiley faces!

Beautiful photos! All that color, texture & gorgeous pattern….

I look forward to your messages each day, like a delightful gift to unwrap.

Thank you sincerely for your joyful out-pouring of love, light, color, comforting, inspiring words…

LOVE it. Made me smile while I was reading it.

Polly, I am absolutely amazed. My mouth was watering! I’ll be thinking about it all night…and tomorrow we will break out the paints!

Love your blog. Today’s was dynamite, and very helpful for understanding our role as individuals at this time.

Thank you Polly!! This has needed to be said for a while!

Your posts are treasure troves of your beautiful and giving heart.

You inspire goodness, wholeness, contentedness and joy.

Thank you for the joy you share. I look forward to reading your posts!

I love your coffee cake recipe, I have a book list from your blog, I love the photos, the poems, the paintings, the movie reviews, the humor, the honesty, the color.

Oh my goodness Polly, this is absolutely magnificent and reaches so far deep into my soul.

Polly, you are a whiz at living life the way it’s meant to be. I’m fascinated by all you do!

Glorious! Thank you for tending these lovely flowers together, and for posting on your blog, Polly.

I’m grateful for you opening my eyes to the wonders that surround us.

Your multiple images and vocabulary choices give energy and renewed resolve to flagging spirits. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks, Polly! Your zest for the good things in life makes me feel happy too!

I so enjoyed your trip blog. The outstanding photos and the amazing narratives made me feel I was on vacation for a few minutes each day.

This is a beautiful summary and reminder of how we can both individually and collectively dissolve the powerless, baseless lies with Truth. Thank you, Polly!!

Love the poem so so much and the first painting with the trees is INCREDIBLE!!

I love this poem! Letting our true, authentic self come forth! Yes!! Thank you for all the delightful imagery!

Thank you for Saying So Well What Needs To Be SAID!

Hoping others can/will read this…

Wow…you have made carrots sexy!

Thank you for expanding my ways to see, Polly.

Love all you do and express. You’re an amazing role model!!

How blessed we are to have someone like you on this Earth.

So beautiful, Polly. Thank you for spelling out – through such artful means – the beauty of patience.

I am simply amazed at the wealth of beauty, soul, and experience. Love it. Love you! Thank You for sharing your innermost so openly.

Thank you so much for your fantastic, soulful images– your photos really capture the love, joy, camaraderie, power, and intensity of the present moment.

Thank you for your transparency of love, your generous sharing of what you are pondering and doing.

This speaks to me. Love your work, Polly.

The phrase ‘divine choreography’ is resonating with me. Bless you for sharing your inspiration with us all.

Thanks for sharing from the seat of your soul with generosity and openness.

What a fine piece! You certainly are a shining example….[it] was uplifting and instructive.

What an inspiring and uplifting painting. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with the world!

Your blog is uplifting and enlightening, and seems to speak to me just when I need it most.

I really enjoyed this book, thanks for recommending it.

Polly your blog is simply a marvelously enriching, thought provoking part of the daily wonders of life! I give thanks for you and the blog!

You are … just plain wonderful, Polly! Your blog is bursting with poetry, art, writings, love of God, family, friends, all things great and wonderful and good!

Just beautiful, Polly. So honest and uplifting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and the helpful ones of others.

I love the photos – such a gift which makes me feel closer to Fall, my favorite season.

Deep and encompassing. Passionate and motherly. Loving and expansive. The photos speak volumes too…and I see the connections with the poem perfectly.

Love the photos, as usual. You are a Creative Genius, Polly.

I get so happy when I see your paintings. I really do. They bring me such joy. I feel your heart when I see them.

I must find the higher spiritual path that nature often helps me see. Thank you for this beautiful poem.

What a breath of fresh air!! Thank you for your honesty, integrity and willingness to speak out for Truth and Justice!!!

You are my favorite artist. I just have to say it. Your paintings make me so happy.

I did your tomato tart a few days ago, and it was fabulous! I am vegetarian and look for meals I can make that have lots of flavor. Your tart was just perfect!

You are terrific and amazing. In many outstanding ways.

Polly, please keep sharing these pages! I love seeing them. You inspired me to do the same thing.

Thank you very much, Polly. You are a bright light!

What an incredible blessing and inspiration you are. Thank you so much for your beautiful heart!

Thank you for your burst of sunshine reflected in your positivity this morning… I look forward to your blogs.

Really enjoyed your poem on Animal magnetism. Very clear truths. Thank you. Your vibrant art work is superb.

Thank you for bringing to light and sharing an undeniably important part of the one stupendous whole we all share…the countless ways beyond sight, and not to be missed, always at hand.

Grace is a beautiful quality and you exude it in spades – thanks so much for all you do and are! You are a treasure!

Your inspiration and love of nature is appreciated!

I find the ideas you share on your blog very encouraging in having a sense of order when it comes to goals and priorities.

This is a fantastic article Polly…so much in it, I know I’ll have to re read it at least twice more!

WONDERFUL blog, Polly! Thank you for your spiritual calm, support for each of us, uninhibited creativity, and amazing paintings. I am just left in awe !

I have tremendous admiration for your strength, your depth, your compassion, your passion and your love. You are a woman deeply filled to the brim…

Oh how I love this! Thank you, thank you!

Wow! Love the abundance of exotic shapes and colours in the Autumn sunshine!

Your blog is full of the wonderful, multilayered colors and textures that you play with, and share so unselfishly with the world.

I appreciate your blog. It’s a breath of fresh air, beauty, and innovative thinking!

You are an inspiration to me, and I’m sure to many others. With appreciation for all you do to magnify good!

I feel such gratitude for the beautiful way in which you express God. Thanks for blessing my life and being such a shining light in the world!

Thank you for your commitment to reality and our true nature!

Your blog captures a life well lived, constantly imparting good– truth, health and happiness– including beauty, harmony, art, science to the world.

I really enjoy reading your blog – but I have to say that your monthly ‘Bits and Clips’ posts and your ‘Grace Notes’ posts are my favorite :)

Your blog is very interesting and insightful.

Your poem feels like a lesson, a treatment, and a love letter all rolled into one perfect package.
Thank you, Polly.

Thank you for sharing yourself and creativity in such a transparent way, it is very inspiring and humbling to me.

A wonderful poem Polly! Thank you. Deeply nourishing….

I have to tell you that your spiritual to-do list was the springboard for a great talk with my older daughter. We are going to check on each other, and progress.

Your work is always spirited and inspirational.

You show us how God’s love shines in all things. You are a blessing!

I enjoy your blog so much. But today you are on top. Every thought you expressed so lovingly…. some very funny but always with love. Thank you for all you bring to so many .

Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration! I love reading your blog with it’s many insights.

Thank you for passing along such wise words.

Polly, what amazing and timely insight in these wise words! Thanks for sharing this wisdom.

Thank you for sharing such a personal, and at the same time, universal, love of beauty.

I never before found computers this beautiful….

Love your blog. Today’s is dynamite and very helpful to viewing our role as individuals at this time.

Your art is thrilling.

Your blogs are a delight.