Mary Oliver
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On listening to the earth
It may be one of the most recognizable lines in American literature. At least it is for me. “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to Continue reading
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Hearing voices
Today I confess openly what I’ve never told anyone directly, not a counselor or spiritual director, nor my ordination committee, nor Bishop Miller or any bishop, nor any church council. I came close to telling Pastor Jeff, but so far he has not spilled the beans. But today I confess to you: I hear voices. Continue reading
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Raising Ebenezers
The question Nicodemus asked was only slightly different from the one you and I might have asked. “How can anyone be born after having grown old?” (John 3:4). Another version might be, “Once I’m settled in the familiar ways of the world, how can I give everything up and begin a whole new life?” Or Continue reading
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The abundant life
Several weeks ago I asked you three questions: what is your greatest need, what is your greatest hope, and what is your most urgent question? Last weekend the Church Council sifted through those responses and found they contained several common themes, themes that will help inspire and guide our ministries at Holy Trinity. Soon you’ll Continue reading
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The Sauntering Pilgrim 