Grounded in Love – Nov. 25, 2022
“I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love.” -Ephesians 3:16-17
Uprooted
In the fall before the pandemic hit, I planted a small Leyland cypress tree by the door to the driveway. Evergreen and fast-growing, it has thrived and is now amazingly beautiful — 12 feet tall, lushly branched, and fragrant. A cause for rejoicing, this exultant cypress has daily been an icon of strength and possibility for […]
Remind Me – Oct. 25, 2021
Gift me with the hope-filled understandingthat You await me patiently.That I needn’t make up for lost time. Remind me that I have found You – and needn’t seek anything else. Remind me that what I’ve become and who I am are more than could be expected, more than I deserve. Remind me that the strongest of trees slowly developed its strong, […]
The Sacred Tree – June 15, 2021
Earth Prayer Hey! Lean to hear my feeble voice. At the center of the secret hoop You have said that I should make the tree to bloom.With tears running, O Great Spirit, myGrandfather, With running eyes I must say The tree has never bloomedHere I stand, and the tree is withered. Again I recall the […]
