Spring is a wonderful life-affirming season. But the flowers are vulnerable to the high winds, late frosts, and occasional hailstorms. Such delicate beginnings- and such promise for the future. … More Delicate Beginnings- Look, See, Pray
I have learned a great deal, and been the receiver of great kindnesses and encouragement. I thank God for all of these Christian communities, and even for the lessons gained from those I have disagreed with! … More This ol’ tree – Look, See, Pray
Dangerous talk, that. I know Jesus has been trying to explain to us, but I don’t think I get it yet. Perhaps it will be clearer in a few days. I’m so sleepy. Eh, what? Sorry, Rabbi, what was that? You’re going to pray over there. Sure, we’ll wait here, there’s a good-sized rock to sit by. We’ll be close, just call out if you want us. Peter and me, we’ll stay here and keep watching. You think someone will be coming along soon? Right, right. Don’t go too far, we don’t want to lose you! … More Gethsemane. Look, See, Pray
This Easter, we can use the bluebells to remind us of the promise kept. Every year, the bluebells rise from the dark earth and herald joyous Life. It is hard to be miserable in a bluebell wood- and hard to be sad when Jesus rises from the dark Tomb and shines the Light of the World with the fragrance of Holy Love. … More Promise Kept- Look, See, Pray
Can you image the faces of the first Europeans to discover parrots, macaws and cockatoos? Gaudy exotic dancers in the treetops, boisterous and loud- and then someone found out they can mimic our speech! Most of our native birds seem drab by comparison. … More Exotic Creatures – Look, See, Pray
Help us to become the people of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience that we are supposed to be. Then we will be part of the answer, instead of part of the problem. May we forgive and be forgiven, respect and be respected, and learn to see the pain and the goodness in everyone we encounter. For then we may be able love more, and build a better future for all. … More Being patient- Look, See, Pray
When time freezes, and as compassion rises, simple words are all we need. God does hear our cry- and we cry for the world. Then we stand against the dark, reflecting the Light of the World. … More Frozen Time- Look, See, Pray
