Here, on Good Friday, the last day of Lent, Laurel and I conclude our Lenten conversation with one more poem and image. Laurel’s poem prompt, “Quicken,” articulates the restless dissatisfaction and the sense of “dare I hope that things can be different?” characteristic of us in our human state. Those feelings have only been amplified… Continue reading Lent Conversation — Conclusion
If you love the Bible, I’m sure you have some favourite verses. I know I do. One of mine is Jeremiah 29:11. Rebekah R. Jones’ Bible Art Journal project for this verse is HERE and gorgeous (as usual). Limited by my supplies (also as usual), I cast about for some way to picture in my… Continue reading We’re all works in progress #BibleJournaling
For a Bible journaling newbie like me, how-to courses and videos are a big temptation. So perhaps it’s no surprise that a few weeks ago I signed up for Rebekah R. Jones’ “Word Study for Bible Journaling” course. The word Rebekah chose as a focus for these video lessons was HOPE. I’ve posted the two… Continue reading Shades of HOPE #BibleJournaling
Physiotherapy appointment For one hour a week us hip surgery survivors meet on the fantasy island of the physiotherapy gym. A technician in orange T-shirt butterflies from one cot to the next sets a wedge under knees straps a weight to an ankle harnesses a foot in a stirrup links the stirrup to a spring… Continue reading Physiotherapy appointment
Thank you to Irene Latham for rallying us to revive our Spiritual Journey Thursday meme, at least this once. We’re invited to reflect on our One Little Word choices for 2017. My 2017 word was / is MINDFULNESS. I am aware that there are psychological and, in some faiths, religious overlays to the word which… Continue reading Mindfulness at Christmas
Poetry Camp inspired me to be a more regular visitor to my library (thanks, Janet Wong!). My fascination with verse novels prompted me to pick up Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. I quickly discovered, though, that this isn’t exactly a verse novel. It’s a memoir—the story of young Jacqueline taking us through her childhood… Continue reading Brown Girl Dreaming (review)
Do you have a collection of old Bibles in your house? We do. Old Bibles in various versions stand neatly on shelves in the basement. They can also be found stacked with other books on my bedside table, buried in trunks, and in my study. I've found a slim New Testament in an old purse… Continue reading The Longsuffering of Old Bibles (NPM ’16-Day 20)
Christmas Seed (For K.) All day you walk, trudge, shuffle, stumble, limp and yet not ever do you leave My sight. I see the slightest quiver of past’s corpse when through the haze you think, It’s Christmas night. I lead you then to Oppenheimer Park where friends of Mine are serving soup and gifts. I… Continue reading Christmas Seed
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