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Laurie Klein

Holidays: Five Fun & Sustainable IF’s

by Christine Sine November 23, 2022

By Laurie Klein If I make Thanksgiving succotash, or Yuletide lutefisk, will anyone eat? If I don’t budget enough for presents, will the grandkids still want to come next year? …

November 23, 2022

Advent 2022 Justice Proclaiming Justice & Seeking Peace Through Advent

Justice, and the Oil of Belonging

by Christine Sine November 22, 2022

By Laurie Klein But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. —2 Co. 4:7 “My dear …

November 22, 2022

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Breath: Ghosting? Or Guesting?

by Melissa Taft October 18, 2022

by Laurie Klein “He was looking at the clay. He had his ear to it. He was listening. ‘It is breathing,’ he said; and then he filled it with air.” …

October 18, 2022

Prayer and inspiration Rhythms of life worshipping in the real world

What We Hold – Part Two

by Melissa Taft July 27, 2022

by Laurie Klein The Weights of the Balance Dear Readers, if you’ve read Part One (thank you), you’ll know I often hold a valued object to better focus contemplative moments, …

July 27, 2022

sacred space worshipping in the real world

What We Hold – Part One

by Melissa Taft July 26, 2022

by Laurie Klein Looking at or holding an object, real or imagined, may enhance your ability to focus. —Christine Sine Reading those words, my curiosity revs. In her book The …

July 26, 2022

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Artful Julybilee: Towards Justice For All Creation

by Melissa Taft July 21, 2022

Editors Note: Each Thursday in July we are having an Artful Julybilee – a celebration of art through the exploration of our current theme. We have many talented artists and …

July 21, 2022

contemplation Lent Listening

Lilt – Stepping Gently Toward Easter Via Lent

by Melissa Taft March 24, 2022

by Laurie Klein, as originally published here “Lilt” in Lent? Well yes, the word’s synonyms suggest faith on the upswing: spirited, buoyant, springy. How on earth can I consider those …

March 24, 2022

contemplation nature Rhythms of life

Sidelined

by Melissa Taft February 24, 2022

by Laurie Klein May I start with a confession? I hate my limp. Lately, militant arthritis is on the rampage, sidelining me from activities I’ve taken for granted. Like walking. …

February 24, 2022

Christianity meditation spirituality

Unexpected

by Melissa Taft February 22, 2022

by Laurie Klein Our prayer group settles into the waiting silence. We inhale more slowly. Exhale fully. The woman guiding our meditation beckons us deeper . . . “Picture yourself …

February 22, 2022

Advent 2021 life Rhythms of life

On Hold

by Melissa Taft December 16, 2021

by Laurie Klein Mama deserves a gift. That’s what I think. When she leaves the house, I scurry into the kitchen. I gather a funnel, bud vase, and empty jar. …

December 16, 2021

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