Monthly Archives: January 2015

Life’s Storms

Posted on January 31, 2015 by sstyves

Today’s Gospel is a dear one to me–Jesus catching a much-needed nap in the boat while a storm rages that frightens the other occupants, his disciples. Wouldn’t it be nice to sleep so deeply in the midst of life’s roller … Continue reading →

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Community Calm

Posted on January 29, 2015 by sstyves

As I drove along the beautiful prairies today, I was thinking of the value of community in my life. Ever since I was a child, I have been drawn to community. Like a strong tree, I have chosen the company … Continue reading →

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What Will You Leave?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by sstyves

In today’s Gospel, Jesus invites some of the men who will become his disciples to come and follow him. They lay down their nets immediately in Mark’s rendition and follow him. He walks on a little further and invites two … Continue reading →

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Where in the World?

Posted on January 24, 2015 by sstyves

Where in the world can you run to so that you can escape God’s love and mercy? One of my favourite psalms is 139. God knows us so intimately that even before we were born and whether we try to … Continue reading →

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My House

Posted on January 23, 2015 by sstyves

We grow up in a house if we are fortunate. Not everyone is. Of this I am well aware having volunteered with homeless people when I lived in Washington, DC. It is hard to miss people who live on the … Continue reading →

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Going Out on a Limb

Posted on January 22, 2015 by sstyves

I have a friend who strongly believes that if you do not ask, you will never know if something was possible. I sit on a board and we missed a deadline for a submission. Those of us in the know … Continue reading →

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Rock Climbing

Posted on January 18, 2015 by sstyves

In today’s Gospel of John, two of the disciples follow Jesus and he asks them what they are looking for. He invites them to come and see in response to their question about where he is staying. Simon later gets … Continue reading →

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Approaching with Boldness

Posted on January 17, 2015 by sstyves

Today’s first reading is a favourite of mine from Hebrews 4: Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in the time of need. Whatever you need … Continue reading →

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What Shapes You?

Posted on January 17, 2015 by sstyves

I just filled out an alumni survey for Sojourners community which I was a part of many moons ago. Remembering in order to answer their questions made me grateful again for a part of my life that helped shape me. … Continue reading →

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Snow Folks

Posted on January 15, 2015 by sstyves

Where I am from, we are hardy–and hearty–folks.I think the weather we face every winter causes us to take stock annually about who we are. We are not wimps. We can be whiners. We can drink wine to get through … Continue reading →

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