Praying a Poem Back to God

Praying a Poem Back to God

Praying a Poem Back to God I read an article awhile back (I can’t find it now and have no recollection of source or author) which included some mention or discussion of Christian poets, and pointed out that a Christian poet can (and should) pray her poems  back to...
When Marriage Lasts

When Marriage Lasts

When Marriage Lasts My husband and I just celebrated our 50th anniversary, and I am full of varied emotions. I am a little surprised to even still be alive, and I am deeply grateful that we have weathered the trials of these 50 years and are still together. We mainly...
Easter Laughter

Easter Laughter

Easter Laughter Easter’s coming, and I’ve been musing a bit about what emerges as central to the event. I queried my siblings about what they remember from our childhood Easter observances. Mostly, I’m sad to say, it’s about egg dying and egg hunts. The youngest, who...
The Word Became Flesh

The Word Became Flesh

The Word Became Flesh The Incarnation is the wonderful, amazing, supernatural event that is at the center of Christmas. I posted articles by a couple of different people discussing the Incarnation. Here are the links.    “…the first thing to know about Christmas is...
Making Things Again

Making Things Again

Making Things Again Last blog I’d been busy going places and making things. I’ve not gone anywhere lately, but I am in “making mode” again.  And I’ve been musing a bit about making things in general.  One of the poetry groups I belong to meets in a local community...
My Spirit is Weighed Down

My Spirit is Weighed Down

My Spirit is Weighed Down My spirit is weighed down by so many things these days. I’m tired. Friends have cancer. Friends of friends have cancer.  Russia invaded Ukraine. I know that God is over all, but sometimes my spirit just feels heavy. Last week I received from...