(photos of doors on St. Charles Ave and the Loyola Campus in New Orleans)
-Christine Valters Paintner @ Abbey of the Arts

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I met David through my dear friend and teaching partner Betsey Beckman. My husband and I went to the teahouse where her husband and son were performing music that night and we ended up sitting next to David.  He and his wife have been long-time friends with Betsey through their role as musicians.  We spent the […]

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On Monday I received a very disheartening email.  The bookstore at the Graduate Theological Union where I did my graduate studies will be closing its doors.  They simply can’t keep up with online retailers anymore.  It is such a fine source of theological resources and the fact that a university bookstore can’t stay open is very sad to […]

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Today’s reflection post is a hodge-podge of resources.  I am behind on a number of things as I try to finish up the winter quarter and get ready for a two-week pilgrimage back east at the end of March to visit family and friends.  More about that next week. 
Beth at the Virtual Tea House is hosting a wonderful blog […]

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Time for another lap around the Sacred Arts Ring to see what new treasures are scattered there.  Read on for a few selections. 
First, welcome to the newest member — Tom Delmore at Crow’s Perch. Tom is a poet and fellow Seattleite. 
Carrot Top Studio shares some Lenten book recommendations.  Tandaina at Snow on Roses shares a […]

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My newest reflective art journal will be ready to send out in the next few days!  The theme is “What is Blossoming Within You?” and is filled with images and reflections to help you celebrate the season of spring.  Order your copy now and it will be mailed as soon as I receive them back […]

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The winner of the random drawing for this week’s Poetry Party is Wren at The Winding Mind.  Wren, please email me your mailing address and I will send you a set of Spring Prayer Cards.
Thank you to everyone who participated.  Make sure to go back and read all the marvelous submissions.  Our next Poetry Party […]

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