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An Earth-Like Planet? Really?

Good Morning, God! An earth-like planet, God? The astronomers up at Keck Observatory are certainly excited! And It would be exciting to have another planet like earth out there. Given just HOW MANY galaxies there are — and HOW MANY

Posted in A God given diversity, Life on other planets, LOVE, reframing

Adding a Fifth Pillar to Lifestyle Medicine

Good Morning, God! I forget exactly how I came across an article by Dr. Mark Hyman on Lifestyle Medicine. But I like what he said: Overwhelming evidence proves that the most effective prevention and treatment for chronic diseases such as

Posted in becoming the change I wish to see, being repotted, being together in a compassionate presence, healing, LOVE

Happy Birthday, Patty!

Good Morning, God! Today is Patty’s Birthday! Let’s see, she would be 48 today. Only, up there with You, she might still be 18? Or do we somehow become our True Self — outside of Time? Now THAT’s a lovely

Posted in gifts and giftings, God wants to nourishes us, going THROUGH the sorrow, gratitude, LOVE

A Role Model and A Joy

Good Morning, God! Thank You, God, for my wonderful mother! I appreciate her more every day. A couple of days ago she left a message on my cell phone. Mind You, God, she never calls, so when I see a

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Posted in appreciation, LOVE, Mothers and Fathers, role models

Mango Days Fun Run TODAY!

Good Morning, God! Today’s the DAY! Our 8th annual Mango Days Fun Run — a 5k raising money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society — the cancer that took our Patty. It’s great to raise money for a good cause.

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Posted in connections, LOVE, Meaning, thankfulness

Gila Monsters and Being a New Creature in Christ

Good Day, God, What a delight to wake up early and go for a walk with Sandy up into Sabino Canyon. Sandy showed me the area where she goes for a weekly 3 hour retreat — sitting with You, God.

Posted in attitudes, Good News!, healing, LOVE, Prayer, responding to God's Spirit, stopping to see, thankfulness

The Post-Easter Work — Spiritual Spring Cleaning

Good Morning God! The Glories of Easter are still resounding in my ears — namely the Hallelujah Chorus. Standing there in church with the brass reverberating through my bones and the voices of dear friends soaring — ah, God, THANK

Posted in A Spiritual Spring Cleaning, an invitation to abundant life, appreciation, gratitude, Handel's Messiah, LOVE, respect, thankfulness, The Hallelujah Chorus

Consider the lilies of the water

Oh God, consider the work of Your Hands!  Look at the beauty of this simple water lily! Nothing seems too small or too evanescent for You to give loving attention to. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow;

Posted in LOVE, power and peace and gentleness, Prayer

Adrift on the Sea of TIME

Here I sit in Hawaii, God, warm enough to be going swimming this morning. Meanwhile, WINTER has the World in an icy grip. Friends back East are praying their power stays on as neighbors without power have come to stay

Posted in Life is hard., Life isn't supposed to be easy., living by every word that comes from God, LOVE, mindfulness, perspectives, time

Putting a face on Love

Good Morning, God.  This morning I get to read the scripture at Central Union Church — at 9:00.  Kit will read it at the 11:30 service.  This chapter really says it all about how we are to live. First it

Posted in developing helpful definitions of love, God wants to nourishes us, LOVE, New Creatures in Christ, Perspective

Blogs I Follow
Brené Brown

chatting and sometimes, listening

Rachel Naomi Remen

chatting and sometimes, listening

A Moment with God

chatting and sometimes, listening

Sacred Dance Guild Journal

Since 1958 articles by members & guests offer news about activities, history, Sacred Dance practices, profiles of Sacred Dancers, choreography, images & illustrations.

Victoria Paulsen

How to Step In -- Substitute Teaching

Brené Brown

chatting and sometimes, listening

Rachel Naomi Remen

chatting and sometimes, listening

A Moment with God

chatting and sometimes, listening

Sacred Dance Guild Journal

Since 1958 articles by members & guests offer news about activities, history, Sacred Dance practices, profiles of Sacred Dancers, choreography, images & illustrations.

Victoria Paulsen

How to Step In -- Substitute Teaching