Tag Archives: #courage

Welcome Unexpected Visitors

Posted on July 9, 2015 by sstyves

The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes As an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of … Continue reading →

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Rock Solid

Posted on June 25, 2015 by sstyves

The Gospel reading today from Matthew 7 about the wise man who built his house on rock always makes me smile. My former pastor loved to use it at weddings. He confessed one day to the congregation during a homily … Continue reading →

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Four-Letter F Word

Posted on June 21, 2015 by sstyves

Today’s readings look at a four-letter f-word. Yeah, it is one we all know. You hear it on the news a lot. It is overused in high schools, the work world, and in most relationships. From job interviews to medical … Continue reading →

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Drinking the Cup

Posted on May 27, 2015 by sstyves

I must have read this Gospel passage from Mark 10 numerous times in my life but only today did a line jump out at me that I did not recognize. Odd how that happens with the Gospel. Mark 10:32 says … Continue reading →

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Which Direction?

Posted on May 21, 2015 by sstyves

We make choices every day. Sometimes we choose not to make a decision which means something unfolds not necessarily to our liking. Through my illness and recovery I am finding out all sorts of things about myself regarding boundaries and … Continue reading →

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From the Ashes

Posted on February 18, 2015 by sstyves

Today is Ash Wednesday, the day when we remember that we have come from ashes and to ashes we will eventually return. I begin this Lenten journey deeply aware of this humbling fact. Tonight as I got ashed, I felt … Continue reading →

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