This morning, This soft, summer morning While the sun is still trying to convince The world That the day commenced Hours ago, I find myself waking In gratitude. Sometime During the rest of the night During the darkest hours before dawn There came waves of healing Washing over me Even as I was unaware. … Continue reading Morning Gratitude
Early Monday morning about 7:00, I joined about 40 other people who left Charleston bound for Staunton, VA. It was already humid and sticky and I knew that later on the sun would be hot and maybe unbearable for a time, but I was determined to be a part of this group—WV Interfaith and … Continue reading Words Pouring Through Me
I have heard The words “Welcome home!” Over and over again This week. I smile And say thank you And know that I am Loved And cherished That I have been missed And that now that I am back At least for everyone else Life can return to normal But honestly The … Continue reading Among the Lilies
This morning—Monday morning–early, I climbed up the front steps and walked across the porch of the Upshur Parish House. I wasn’t certain how I felt or what to expect on this first morning back as Director of Upshur Parish House and Crosslines. Earlier this spring, I left Buckhannon for a three-month renewal leave. After 29 … Continue reading Reflections on Returning
This poem, written at the end of a deep, emotional, life-giving renewal leave–April 5–July 5, 2018, is an expression of three months of reflection on God’s call in my life. Take Thou Authority This morning This day Under a canopy of Green summer leaves Gently dancing in an unseen breeze Under a canopy of blue Chagall … Continue reading Take Thou Authority
At the moment, I am sitting in history—my history, or at least part of it. I am in Alzey, Germany, which is located in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. For many Americans who have German ancestors that arrived before the Revolution, it is likely that they came from this region or the surrounding states. … Continue reading An Unseen Rope and Unheard Voices
For a brief time, this past Saturday afternoon, I realized that I was feeling pure joy. A beautiful early spring afternoon had beckoned me to my favorite place—outside—and I was enjoying bright sunshine and vivid colors at Black Water Falls. I had been hiking the paths and attempting the still icy, snow covered steps to … Continue reading A Theological/Emotional Roller Coaster Week
