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holding noise

Posted on March 14, 2017 by isplainasjane

There is a constant ringing in my ears. It’s been my companion for as long as I can remember. Seriously. You know the chirping of cicadas? Or, the irritating scratchy squeal of feedback in a sound system? Combine the two … Continue reading →

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the dirt on soil

Posted on March 1, 2017 by isplainasjane

We are body of soil. Soil, body of potential. Christ, completion of soil. Ground of being incarnate. Soil fully embodied. Soil fully divine. To nurture soil is to thank history, our elder. to nurture future, our child. to love neighbor, … Continue reading →

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dispelling fear

Posted on January 30, 2017 by isplainasjane

A little over a year ago I officiated the wedding of a young couple. They have been together a long time and came to this decision to get married intentionally and unhurried. (Unlike Tom and I who were 21, barely … Continue reading →

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in darkness and in light

Posted on January 7, 2015 by isplainasjane

The Christmas Story. Full of love and light. And innocence. Is there a lovelier sermon than to watch preschoolers re-enact the Christmas story? My two year old granddaughter, Miss Eloise, was a lamb this year in her school program. No … Continue reading →

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