“In the days and months ahead this is the image I want to hold close, and one I share with you: God’s people bound together not by anything we have done but by who we are as God’s beloved children. We are loved and basking in the light of the risen Christ, now and forever more. Amen.”
“…Jesus in jeans as the sower, a menorah as Jesus’ family tree, a double helix incorporated into Jesus’ lineage, pieces of the illuminations breaking the boundary of the art…”
“To hold your feet and wash them
looking in your eyes to say, ‘I love you.’
To sit at the foot of the cross crying with you
offering presence in grief and loss
never leaving your side.”
“Dear God
I’m here
and ready to start
something new
fresh and exciting …”
“Look up
Breathe deep
Be still
Remember
God is with you”
“There were no trucks in the original bible story, yet, Isaac heard ‘seeds’ and used his imagination to bring the bible story to life for him. He was listening, and I was watching and learning from him, too.”
“this blessing joins you in the dark
to remind you that you are not alone
this blessing clings to you
loves you
believes in you
and calls you forward”
This blessing is yours
Made to make you feel safe, known
Encouraged and loved
This blessing will fight for you
It is within every breath you take
every step you take
Dear God,
When the ashes are felt upon our head,
draw us closer to you.
“Look! In the eyes of your family
Listen to their stories
Feel their hands in yours
And open your arms for an embrace.”