My Camellia Bush
I have one blossom on a camellia bush given to me by a friend. I’m very proud since for ages the small slip seemed barely to live, much less grow and flourish. Any plant...
Enjoy these prayers of reflection and thanksgiving inspired by life on St. George Island.
Breath of God
Prayer about the Holy Spirit Dear Heavenly Father, as a child I was afraid of suffocating. My older sister would come up behind me, covering my nose and mouth with her hands, watching me...
After Easter Prayer
An After-Easter Prayer “Behind him came Simon Peter, and he went straight into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there, and the cloth which had been around Jesus’ head. It was...
He Has Risen
Prayer for Easter Dear Lord, every Easter card shows flowers blooming, bright sunshine, and smiling disciples. But it wasn’t that way, was it, Lord. It was chilly and dark when the women went to...
Too Far!
When my husband and I walk, we aim for specific spot, easily identified on the beach. Sometimes we try to go past that spot, adding each day to the length of our walk. Of...
Prayer for Palm Sunday
Prayer for Palm Sunday Dear Heavenly Father—I wonder what it was like for Jesus on that Palm Sunday so very long ago. All the crowds cheering and praising him. Streets crowded with followers, shouting...
New Room
I found a beautiful shell on the beach today, tiny intricate spirals that gradually and gracefully grew into concentric circles. The creature within must have grown slowly, sealing off each successive chamber and moving...
I’m Angry
Dear Heavenly Father–all of us must go through the shared experience of coping with COVID-19. Friends have various methods of surviving. Some are bored, binge watching Netflix or immersing themselves in video games to...
Common Bonds
I pile perfect shells on the front deck against a planter. I like their look, bleached white by the sun, turning powdery, symbols of the ocean from which they come. Shells have a delicacy...
The One Presence We Need
Dear Heavenly Father, these are desperate times. When crises happen, we find solace and comfort in the presence of others—they hug and hold us, they remind us of their love and caring, they provide...
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