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Susan Speaks Spirit

I have spent the past week weaving together photos, reflections, quotes, and other tributes from members of my faith community as we prepare to say good-bye and send our well-wishes to Susan, who has been our Associate Rector for the … Continue reading

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Order my Steps

I separated myself from my phone and personal belongings, locking them in the car. I carried only my music folder and a hymnal, and my driver’s license. Together with my choir friends, we headed into the cinder block structure through … Continue reading

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Our Words

“Now is the only time. How we relate to it creates the future. In other words, if we’re going to be more cheerful in the future, it’s because of our aspiration and exertion to be cheerful in the present. What … Continue reading

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My Spiritual Journey in Three Acts

This was written for, and shared with, the congregation of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church on May 5, 2013, as a part of our Coffee and Conversation series. The three pieces of art created during our conversation are featured at the … Continue reading

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Walking the Labyrinth

Labyrinths have taken on deep meaning in my life over the years. The first labyrinth I ever walked was one I constructed in the field next to our friend Peg’s cabin house. We had rope and a paper printed with … Continue reading

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learning to transpose

From the time of my birth until my seventh grade year, my family attended a Pentecostal church. For those of you who may read this and are unfamiliar with the expression and service structure in charismatic Christian congregations, we had … Continue reading

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