Monthly Archives: July 2007

how fragile the web

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Pastor P

Creator, protector, lover of all life. I come to you today more aware than usual of a peculiar kind of vulnerability, and a remarkable sense of connection that comes with and from it. A terrible accident has struck a family … Continue reading →

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things that can make a body avoid praying

Posted on July 27, 2007 by Pastor P

When I have a little more time than usual to devote to prayer (which is always just a little, but as they say every little bit counts), I’m often struck by the fact that after a few days of regular … Continue reading →

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Living in Paradise

Posted on July 23, 2007 by Pastor P

The town I live in was just listed as number seven on Money Magazine’s list of the Ten Best Places to Live in the U.S. The magazine offers all kinds of facts and figures which together form the basis for … Continue reading →

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when we all have something to learn

Posted on July 14, 2007 by Pastor P

God of the in-between territory, where human needs converge and sometimes clash, guide me through these tender times. I’ve reluctantly gotten used to the referee role of parenting, mediating disputes over sharing and hitting, tattling and bad words. I already … Continue reading →

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thankful fors

Posted on July 12, 2007 by Pastor P

Each night at supper time, we say a grace that consists of each person saying what they are thankful for. I was introduced to the practice by my friend and then-roommate Jill right after seminary, and came to love it … Continue reading →

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