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Pastor Susan's Blog
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If the only prayer we ever say is 'Thank You,' It would be enough. Meister Eckhart. Monday, May 10, 2010. To lie face to the sky. And water bears them,. As hawks rest upon the air. And air sustains them,. So I would learn to attain. Freefall, and float. Into Creator Spirit's deep embrace,. Knowing no effort earns. I was introduced to this poem just last year at a time in my life when there was much uncertainty. It has served as both comfort and challenge to me. In this nature, and our children can teach ...
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Pastor Susan's Blog: What does it take to be God's disciple?
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If the only prayer we ever say is 'Thank You,' It would be enough. Meister Eckhart. Tuesday, July 20, 2010. What does it take to be God's disciple? Ability to see the big picture. Inclusive – no discriminating. Is loyal, steadfast. Staying ‘awake’ – being mindful. Steadfast, even in the face of personal threat. Ability to weep, be remorseful, to repent. Willingness to touch others. Ability to be moved with compassion. Willingness to disregard the rules for the sake of compassion or need. Being on the pat...
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Pastor Susan's Blog: September 2010
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If the only prayer we ever say is 'Thank You,' It would be enough. Meister Eckhart. Tuesday, September 7, 2010. October 3rd, is World Communion Sunday. It is one of my two favorite worship celebrations of the year. I guess a minister's perspective is a little different. Christmas and Easter, as wonderful as they are, end up being exhausting too. The two celebrations that I hold dearest, though are World Communion and Pentecost. These speak to me of the current life of the church. Like What You See?
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Pastor Susan's Blog: May 2010
http://pastorsusansblog.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html
If the only prayer we ever say is 'Thank You,' It would be enough. Meister Eckhart. Monday, May 10, 2010. To lie face to the sky. And water bears them,. As hawks rest upon the air. And air sustains them,. So I would learn to attain. Freefall, and float. Into Creator Spirit's deep embrace,. Knowing no effort earns. I was introduced to this poem just last year at a time in my life when there was much uncertainty. It has served as both comfort and challenge to me. In this nature, and our children can teach ...
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Pastor Susan's Blog: July 2010
http://pastorsusansblog.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html
If the only prayer we ever say is 'Thank You,' It would be enough. Meister Eckhart. Tuesday, July 20, 2010. What does it take to be God's disciple? Ability to see the big picture. Inclusive – no discriminating. Is loyal, steadfast. Staying ‘awake’ – being mindful. Steadfast, even in the face of personal threat. Ability to weep, be remorseful, to repent. Willingness to touch others. Ability to be moved with compassion. Willingness to disregard the rules for the sake of compassion or need. Being on the pat...
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Pastor Susan's Blog
http://pastorsusansblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/all-creation-groans-many-of-us-have.html
If the only prayer we ever say is 'Thank You,' It would be enough. Meister Eckhart. Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Many of us have watched the unfolding horror in the. Unfold with aching hearts. Pictures bring home just a small part of the reality of the threat and devastation. For me the picture that tore at my heart was a close up of a pelican, covered in brown oil, flailing in the water. Something about that picture of the pelican made it plain to me that God’s creation is groaning in pain and sorrow.
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Pastor Susan's Blog: June 2010
http://pastorsusansblog.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.html
If the only prayer we ever say is 'Thank You,' It would be enough. Meister Eckhart. Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Many of us have watched the unfolding horror in the. Unfold with aching hearts. Pictures bring home just a small part of the reality of the threat and devastation. For me the picture that tore at my heart was a close up of a pelican, covered in brown oil, flailing in the water. Something about that picture of the pelican made it plain to me that God’s creation is groaning in pain and sorrow.
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Pastor Susan's Blog: Enjoy the Irises
http://pastorsusansblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/enjoy-irises.html
If the only prayer we ever say is 'Thank You,' It would be enough. Meister Eckhart. Monday, April 12, 2010. The iris is a delicate plant that lasts longer on the stem than when it is clipped and put in a vase for show. One day it is beautiful, the next day is it withered and dying. They don't last long - but while they do, they make the most of it. The beauty is there in our own face and heart, in the hearts of others - take some precious time to see it, drink it in, and thank God for such amazing grace!
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Pastor Susan's Blog: A Great Banquet
http://pastorsusansblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/great-banquet.html
If the only prayer we ever say is 'Thank You,' It would be enough. Meister Eckhart. Tuesday, September 7, 2010. October 3rd, is World Communion Sunday. It is one of my two favorite worship celebrations of the year. I guess a minister's perspective is a little different. Christmas and Easter, as wonderful as they are, end up being exhausting too. The two celebrations that I hold dearest, though are World Communion and Pentecost. These speak to me of the current life of the church. Like What You See?
pastorsusansblog.blogspot.com
Pastor Susan's Blog: April 2010
http://pastorsusansblog.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html
If the only prayer we ever say is 'Thank You,' It would be enough. Meister Eckhart. Monday, April 12, 2010. The iris is a delicate plant that lasts longer on the stem than when it is clipped and put in a vase for show. One day it is beautiful, the next day is it withered and dying. They don't last long - but while they do, they make the most of it. The beauty is there in our own face and heart, in the hearts of others - take some precious time to see it, drink it in, and thank God for such amazing grace!
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