Signs and Wonders
As I shared before I left, this retreat was a time of remembrance for me and honoring of my grief and loss. Last Thursday was the third anniversary of my mother’s death and two months since we lost our beloved dog Duke. I drive out to the Hood River Valley in the morning, listening for […]
Returning
I returned yesterday from my time of retreat and remembering. The Columbia River Gorge is stunning this time of year, I spent most of my time simply in awe of the beauty there, receiving the gifts. I have lots bubbling and stirring in me. Returning from retreat is always a hard transition time, especially since it is the […]
The Slender Thread
I am heading off for a few days of retreat this week. The idea began with an art class I wanted to take down in Portland over the weekend, knowing it meant I could also have a chance to see an old and dear friend from my doctoral program who teaches down there now. Then I […]
Sabbath Feasting
Hazelnut Chicken Breasts with Cranberry Cherry Sauce Prepare the sauce at least 3 hours ahead. For the cranberry cherry sauce, bring 2 cups marsala wine and 1/2 cup dried tart cherries to a boil in a saucepan. Simmer about 8-10 minutes to reduce the liquid. Stir in 12 oz cranberries (fresh or frozen) and 12 […]
Falling and Meditative Making
Friday was a wonderful and very full day. Crystal Sygeel led us in our morning gathering and I want to share here the process she led us through. We gathered together and welcomed everyone there and then introduced ourselves and answered the question, “what are we letting go of?” or “what are we making space […]
Unfolding, Bridges, and Openings
I want to live life surprised by the ways my life continues to unfold. I want to delight in the simple offerings of each day. I want to live in awe of the beauty of the world. I have been having lots of dreams lately. One is of a bridge crossing where the road ahead […]
Lectio Divina Unleashed: Part Four (Music)
To find the previous entries on lectio divina with scripture, poetry, and icons, just click on the “lectio divina” tab under the title. To the Trinity be praise! God is music, God is life that nurtures every creature in its kind. Our God is the song of the angel throng and the splendor of the […]