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Contemplative Crochet

Posted on 11/07/2017 by Christine

Crocheting has become therapy and a form of contemplative prayer for me.  This morning I am pondering loose ends.  Sometimes those loose ends in our life do not only need to be tied up but woven in.  How do I … Continue reading →

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Intention Setting Prayer Journal Meditative Exercise

Posted on 01/30/2017 by Christine

This year I purchased a planner–Rituals for Living Dreambook and Planner–from a website called The Dragon Tree.  It came across my Facebook feed as a suggested post and I was intrigued. It is quite extensive, and I have to admit … Continue reading →

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My Word for 2017 is “Connect”

Posted on 01/04/2017 by Christine

For the past few years I have embraced the tradition of choosing a new word symbolize my intentions for the new year.  The tradition was introduced to me by Christine Valters Paintner of Abbey of the Arts.  Christine talks about … Continue reading →

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Slowing Down and Yielding to the Beautiful

Posted on 06/16/2016 by Christine

I noticed the daylilies were in bloom this morning.  While googling “daylilies” because it is highlighted as misspelled in this post, I realized that they are edible.  That means that all three of these yellow flowers in my gardens are … Continue reading →

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theART and SOUL of Prayer

Posted on 02/04/2015 by Christine

Yesterday, a friend of mine, Kristen Olson Vincent, nominated me for the ArtChain going around on Facebook.  For five days, you are supposed to post an image of your work and nominate someone else to do the same.  My first … Continue reading →

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My New Word for 2014 is “Adoration”

Posted on 12/30/2013 by Christine

No, I have not fallen off the face of the earth.  I have just been working on some new things.  As it has been so long since I posted, I thought I would share with you the word I have … Continue reading →

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Is God in the Walls, the Ceiling, the Floor, the Furniture? Is God Even in the Messy Room?

Posted on 12/01/2011 by Christine

Yesterday, I received an email for The Upper Room–a daily devotion I subscribe to.  It talked about going though every room in your home and blessing it as a way to make room for the coming of Christ, which I … Continue reading →

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Holy Saturday – Faith in the Unknown

Posted on 04/23/2011 by Christine

The space between.  The space between Good Friday and Easter Sunday.  The space between death and the resurrection.  Is this the space between knowing and unknowing?  Is this the space where I most often live–wondering if the resurrection really did … Continue reading →

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Making May Own Lampwork Glass Rosary Beads

Posted on 04/17/2011 by Christine

One of my favorite things to do is to make my own lampwork glass beads.  Now that the weather has warmed up a bit, I can crack the windows and fire up my torch again. Not only do I find … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for the New Year

Posted on 12/31/2010 by Christine

Take me into a new year, Gracious God.  Help me to continue looking for meaning, seeking peace, praying for light, dancing for joy, working for justice, and singing your praise.  I go into the new year filled with expectations, a … Continue reading →

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