Connection over Attention

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Are you looking for attention or seeking connection?he asks gentlyDang it, JesusAin’t that the truth Suddenly, I am humbled to see all the ways I looked for attentionin role-assumingcare-takingcreating conflict for any type of intimacy … Read More

Hand-in-Hand

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“We’re waiting for the street sweeper to come,” she squeezed her almost hip-high grandson’s hand.“It’s very exciting,” she looked at him as though they were about to board Disneyland’s most awaited ride. All during my … Read More

Oh, Quiet Moment

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Oh quiet moment Let me honor you for the gift you areBookended with noise and distractionYou invite an exhaleA prayerAn intention for this new day Please follow and keep meDuring meetingsWorkReading and grocery-getting Tuck into … Read More

A Liturgy for becoming a Disciple

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Inspired by Luke 14:25-32 ‘Tis a brave act, indeedTo step out of familiar boxes markedFamilyRolesStrivings “Honor your Father and Mother”Idolize them above all other The gentle Shepherd approaches with his armsoutstretched Come, dear oneCome and … Read More

I Don’t Know

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“Can I help you?” she asked. “Yes, ummmm…” (look around) “What are you looking for?” “I don’t really know.” This was my second time stepping foot in a running store, except this time I was … Read More

Magic in the Mundane

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I hear you groan at the word mundaneMuch more fun to buy, escape, distractwhen the loneliness and longing for connectiontap you on the heart But, what if the very longings you haveforconnectionintimacysafetybeing knownare invisible giftsdiscovered … Read More