Poetry, words, and words about words
For Lori Jane, 1963-2013. We will miss your light.
At the end of the big dipper is the North Star.
It has a name.
Like she who has a name,
who shone brightly but
whose light has gone dim,
if only until we name the others.
Building a community for sinners, saints, and skeptics who join God in the renewal of all things
an anamcara exploring those close encounters of the liminal kind
“The idea behind spiritual practice is to help you discover the truth about who you are, who God is, and that in fact these two are not separate realities.”
The Beautiful Due
Collaborating with the Muses to inspire, create, and illuminate
...in such kind ways...
"That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works." Psalm 26:7
spirituality, sustainability, hospitality and community
simple people, living a simple life... sometimes wrong, but usually funny
Slow Down, Beguine Again: Spiritual Practices in Context
Theology, Imagination and the Arts
Soulful leadership in its many manifestations
Blog for poet and singer-songwriter Malcolm Guite
…in the thick of things
life, ministry, fatherhood, spirituality, and everything in between
REFLECTIONS & REVIEWS
Seeking that which is life giving.
… hope is oxygen
Oh, oh – is this the friend you were concerned about?? Beautiful words, Rob…
Actually, no. This was an alto in my choir who has seen little other than tragedy for over a year. Then this. God’s compassion in her case was to scoop her up and begin the eternal embrace.
So much sorrow, so little time..
Indeed. Well said.