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The Gift Which Is Already Ours

That on that first Sabbath, God did rest, but perhaps God’s rest wasn’t just about ‘not doing’ more creation, but rather ‘connecting with’ the creation God had made and hallowed; about delighting in what creation had to offer; in exploring the wideness of God’s expanding love and playfulness. Maybe God buried God’s face in our toes and laughed at our expressions and simply enjoyed learning the quirks of God’s humans and animals and oceans, of the ferns; of the redwoods.

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A Calling Greater Than Our Comfort

Others’ affirmations or discouragements, others’ dismissals or acceptances – those do not determine our worth! God’s Love has already assured our value and charged us with a purpose, sent us into the world as emissaries of kindness, compassion, and grace…

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It’s all about Time: Duty or Devotion

In a world of dichotomy, Martha and Mary are not at odds, rather it is how does one order one’s life. What comes first and how do we order the time that we have been given. How might we shape our day to respond in love rather than react in exasperation? Jesus speaks to our innermost weakness and desire in this week’s gospel. Come and sit for a second so that your work might be fueled with love.

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Like a Flash of Lightning

The poet Mary Oliver asks the essential question, ‘Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?’ I think Jesus answers in our gospel lesson today by saying ‘become more aware of fallen angels among us trying to impose their will on others.’ And the reason Jesus says the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few, is because Jesus invites us to be like God and not submit to the contagion of violence.

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The Long and Dusty Road

The Hot weather seems to make us all a bit “hot and bothered,” Jesus speaks to his disciples about the importance of focus as they follow him. His words are sharp yet full of endurance and sustenance.

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There Will Be Blood

In a world covered by shadow, the demoniac becomes the very gift of light. And as we can, where we can, even in a moment such as this, we must choose life and walk in that light.

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