“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” ― Desmond Tutu Here in Virginia, it has been a snowy week with a lot of voiced frustrations about snow, school cancellations, and freezing cold temperatures. It’s easy to get grouchy when you feel […]
When was the last time you learned to do something completely new? Even if it was years ago, there is likely one thing that stands out: the need for practice. For me (and I suspect for others) there are two truths about practice: 1) I tend to avoid it; and 2) I get impatient with […]
We all have words. Words may be spoken, or written. Words may remain stuck in our own heads, or form in images and dreams that we can only hear when we still our bodies and quiet our thoughts. Words may come easily and profusely to some. Words are measured and carefully constructed for others. It […]
Almighty God, you have created us out of the dust of the earth: Grant that these ashes may be to us a sign of our mortality and penitence, that we may remember that it is only by your gracious gift that we are given everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. –Book of Common […]
What would you do if you had forty days to live? Would you give something up? Would you add something to enrich your spiritual life? Would you change how you spent your time? Would you reach out to people you love, sharing yourself and your time? This season that we call Lent is a symbolic […]
Sacred Space 