Upcoming Events
A busy week ahead, I start teaching “Contemporary Christian Spirituality and Prayer” at Seattle U’s School of Theology and Ministry Tuesday morning. I am excited to be working with students from the MDiv and MA programs there. I love teaching people new ways to pray and helping them prepare for ministry by finding a spirituality and […]
Autumnal Equinox
God’s World O World, I cannot hold thee close enough! Thy winds, thy wide grey skies! Thy mists, that roll and rise! Thy woods, this autumn day, that ache and sag And all but cry with colour! That gaunt crag To crush! To lift the lean of that black bluff! World, World, I cannot get thee close […]
The Delight of Dahlias
Nobody sees a flower, really, it is so small. We haven’t time–– and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time. -Georgia O’Keeffe I walked up to Volunteer Park today after the morning rain had abated, to take time to really see the flowers and capture the beauty of the dahlias in full bloom. […]
100 Things (Part Two)
Scroll down past the photos for Part One. I have lost 51. both of my parents (I am reminded here of that Oscar Wilde line: “to lose one parent may be regarded as a misforture, to lose both looks like carelessness.”) 52. my innocence. 53. my sweet animal companion. 54. friendships I thought would never […]
Midweek Sabbath Morning Pilgrimage
Very few words want to be spoken today. Just some images to share from a wondrous hike this morning at Discovery Park in Seattle.
100 Things (Part One)
Wendy invited me to participate in this meme called “100 Things.” It has prompted lots of good reflection, although I have only worked my way through half. Knowing that the rest may take another few days, I share here what I have written so far in response. I invite others who read here and blog to […]
Sacred Images
I love to celebrate and support the work of women artists who reveal the sacred in their expressions. This image is called “Blessing” by Martina Shapiro. Visit her website for many lovely images celebrating Shabbat and other Jewish themes (thanks to Wendy for featuring her) Miska is an artist who lives in Issaquah and does a whole […]