We grieve but there is a love stronger than death, greater than the life given in this mortal breath. We grieve but there is life in a larger sense that exceeds the limits of our human experience. There is peace beyond the grave, deeper than the quiet of this temporal plane. There is hope higher … More A Poem: We Grieve
I was afraid that the road was too narrow. That myself and my load could not together pass. Then I was afraid it might in fact be too wide. That I would turn in circles and miss the landmarks. I was afraid it might at times give out. That what I believed was a road … More A Poem: The Road
Peace must start here. In the battlefield of our hearts, where our wills seek their way and our wants collide with others. Peace must be brokered in the dark of our thoughts, where our wounds lie exposed to our bitter judgements. Yes, peace must be sought in the ashes of our anger, where we sift … More A Poem: Peace Starts Here
“In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.” Leo Tolstoy “Hurry is an unpleasant thing in itself, but also very unpleasant for whoever is around it. Some people came into my room and rushed in and rushed out and even when they were there they were not there – … More Daily Inspiration, 21 Mar 17
I dream of a quiet man who explains nothing and defends nothing, but only knows where the rarest wildflowers are blooming, and who goes, and finds that he is smiling not by his own will. Wendell Berry, Given “Make time for the quiet moments… for God whispers and the world is loud.” Unknown “Stillness discloses … More Daily Inspiration, 14 Mar 17
“Joy is not a requirement of Christian discipleship, it is a consequence.” Eugene Peterson “If you allow yourself to be the person that you are, then everything will come into rhythm… Sometimes the great famine of blessing in and around us derives from the fact that we are not living the life we love, rather … More Daily Inspiration, 28 Feb 17
Breathe on me Breath of God Until my heart is pure, until with thee I will one will, to do and to endure. Edwin Hatch “The contemplative path is about learning to live out of our spirit, a full and whole-hearted life. Contemplation is more than our revival, or our renewal in God. It is … More Daily Inspiration: 24 Feb 17
“Our Lamb has conquered, let us follow him.” Motto of Moravian Brotherhood “To have courage with what comes in life, everything lies in that” St Theresa of Avila “You are loved, you are forgiven, and you are guided toward wholeness – regardless of your life situation.” Bruce Epperly “God did this so that they would … More Daily Inspiration, 23 Jan 17
Ah I thought… I love everything. The summer sun; the leaves on the shimmering trees; the breeze through the open window. But the fleeting fantail that just flew to alight on the branch, teaches me that life and its gifts, run ever out. A closed fist holds nothing of worth. While an open hand, though … More A Poem: Ah
“In his love he clothes us, enfolds us and embraces us; that tender love completely surrounds us, never to leave us.” Julian of Norwich “Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as though nothing had ever been done.” C.S. Lewis “Don’t wish me happiness. I don’t expect to be happy all … More Daily Inspiration, 15 Dec 16
Living Tree Poetry 