Anne Lamott
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When Anne Lamott was nervous about getting on a plane for the long flight to Africa, obsessing about all the ways she could die, she received some advice from her pastor. “Annie, when you get on a plane, it’s a little late for beggy prayers. It’s time for trust and surrender.” This far into life Continue reading
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Good news bad news. Oh, wait.
Today Anne Lamott reminded me of an old, probably ancient, story that’s relevant again, one I’ve heard several times before and you probably have, too. In the story, a farmer wakes to find that a herd of wild horses has broken down the fences surrounding his acreage. Much repair work lies ahead for the farmer Continue reading
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Teach us to pray
One of Jesus’ disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). If there’s ever a time when we need to learn how to pray, this is it. Following every mass shooting, as predictable as sunrise, the comments come, mostly from politicians and public officials, about communities being in their “thoughts and prayers.” Continue reading
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The Sauntering Pilgrim 