Sunday evening at the end of Evening Prayer, a young man in our midst whom I respect and treasure very much offered to say the prayers for the night. He asked if there were any prayer concerns. Our Princess spoke up and looked over at me as if seeking approval for her request. She shared… Continue reading What Prayer Can Be
Tag: Evening Prayer
Q-Tips, Art, and How the Little Moments Matter
A couple of weeks ago at Evening Prayer we talked about the little moments. The little moments of kindness, of opening a door, offering a smile, saying hello, picking up a piece of trash and disposing of it, giving a hug, carrying a sack of groceries for someone, calling a friend--all of these little moments… Continue reading Q-Tips, Art, and How the Little Moments Matter
I Can Rock Some Home Decor, and Other Fashion Faux Pas
Many days I am a walking billboard for "What Not to Wear." I know this. I accept it. The way I know this is because apparently I gave birth to a fashion expert. She KNOWS what is fashionable and what looks good, and what DOESN'T. And she loves me enough to tell me. Each and… Continue reading I Can Rock Some Home Decor, and Other Fashion Faux Pas
created in the Image
let no man put asunder what God has joined together-- this community, knitted in the womb of an idea, and these people as they work towards bringing the Kingdom here and now this place where the stranger is welcomed and made a guest of honor he whispers as he meets another new face "I probably… Continue reading created in the Image
Giving Thanks for the Soup Maker
Tonight I sat and listened to the wise words of a woman, my friend, who is moving on to the next chapter in her life in the next few weeks. As the people around the tables sat and talked about how she had led/let us, as a community, try new things--to work for the benefit of… Continue reading Giving Thanks for the Soup Maker
A Good Story About One Who Is Growing Up
And speaking of a good story..... we were, last night. About big stories and good stories. Last night at Evening Prayer we discussed a program that our local coffeehouse has--Backpack Buddies. Each weekend, children who might otherwise go hungry receive non-perishable healthy snacks to help them have enough to eat when they are away from… Continue reading A Good Story About One Who Is Growing Up
Mock Pecan Pie and Making Do
It was covered dish night at Evening Prayer. Because of the food allergies in our family, I try to prepare (okay, or purchase) food so my people can eat and be satisfied. I was taking a crockpot of macaroni and cheese, so after I got that started I began thinking about what dessert to take.… Continue reading Mock Pecan Pie and Making Do
The Hug That Got Me Wet
As I sat listening to the conversations around the tables, two arms reached around me and hugged my neck from behind. Before I could fully appreciate how sweet it was that Cooter wanted to hug me, I felt his wet shirt against my back. He hugged me even tighter and the wet clamminess began to… Continue reading The Hug That Got Me Wet
the bridge
My friend sent out this photo of the Choluteca Bridge in Honduras for us to think about in preparation for tonight's discussion at Evening Prayer, where we are having really great World Cafe style conversations. When I first saw it, this is the story it told me. the bridge over there, they say, and point… Continue reading the bridge
Real
Every now and then a thought comes to mind, and something sitting beside it whispers, "Yeah, move this one to the head of the line. This one needs sharing now." Today has been one of those times. The thought that has been nudging me for a couple of days insists on being shared. And heard.… Continue reading Real
I Might Need A Nap 