creation
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Can I wander without being lost?
“Prone to wander, Lord I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love.” “Not all who wander are lost.” Two very different views of wandering! The first quote is from the hymn “Come thou font of every blessing.” If… Continue reading
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Giving Voice to Every Creature under Heaven
In the Episcopal Eucharistic Prayer D, the presider invites the congregation to think about what trees might say in heaven. That’s not exactly how the BCP puts it, of course, but basically it’s what the invitation asks people to do.… Continue reading
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To love every part of Creation
A very good friend of mine loves strip malls. He also loves buildings on the sides of highways that are somewhat broken down, especially if they’re made of painted-over bricks or cinder blocks. Old mechanics’ shops, garages with no sign… Continue reading
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Japan and God’s Creation
While I was in Japan a month ago, I was surprised to see how many people were outside. The weather was pretty hot and humid, too, which made it even more surprising. There were many reasons that people were outside:… Continue reading
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Giving voice to every creature under heaven
Children live in an enchanted world. I don’t mean this in a sentimental way, though. I don’t mean that children live as if magic were real and that everything shimmers and shines with unicorns and fairies. Children can be realists,… Continue reading
Incense and Crayons 