by SGIUMC | Nov 6, 2019 | Prayers from the Island
I saw an oystercatcher today, a large bird that inhabits tidal flats. A friend bought me a dish in a local gift shop with an oystercatcher painted on it, and insisted that we had to see one for the dish to be ‘authentic’ as a souvenir. I had to laugh with...
by SGIUMC | Sep 16, 2019 | Prayers from the Island
Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you this morning with a topic I’ve prayed about in the past, but my husband has asked me to pray for help once more. I am impatient—impatient enough so that it affects my life in many areas. Perhaps my impatience began as a child;...
by SGIUMC | Sep 12, 2019 | Prayers from the Island
During last night’s windstorm, pinecones thudded on our roof, disturbing my sleep and making me worry about roof damage. This morning I picked up the pinecones from the deck, noticing their complexity and beauty. How densely and tightly packed each seed is...
by SGIUMC | Aug 7, 2019 | Prayers from the Island
I watched a gull with a large fish in his mouth bent over at the edge of the beach. He seemed worried that I would steal the fish from him, and so tried to pick it up and fly, but the weight made flight almost impossible. Again and again, the fish fell...
by SGIUMC | Jul 3, 2019 | Prayers from the Island
Fourth of July! If ever there is a summer celebration, it is this day when patriotism, vacations, and perfect outdoor weather coincide. I’ll do my walk early this morning to avoid crowded roads and beaches. The air will be ripe with the scent of...
by SGIUMC | Jun 20, 2019 | Prayers from the Island
Chicory or cornflower is blooming on the island, lining the road near the park. Whenever I see the sky-blue blossoms, I am suddenly swept back into my childhood. One summer I had to cross a busy street to reach vacation Bible school. As a group of us...
