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“Teach me to see with the eyes of children – full of wonder and joy…”

“But before we move forward, be with us, Lord, as we look back, remembering the days behind us…”

“Never hurry anywhere. This is why I love to walk. To move only as fast as my two feet will take me. When I walk I leave my phone at home and take only what I need: water and house keys.”

“Maybe I needed the clouds to remind me of God’s presence – abiding and deep, covering the greatest mountains and the smallest valleys, claiming the entire world including me. God’s creation is always teaching us something about God and our role in this world. God never fails to use our surroundings as a means to reveal the depth of love and grace given to us.”

“I have a snapshot of my children dancing and twirling in the aisles of the church. The organ and piano were playing and the congregation was singing. The kids didn’t know the words to the song but they used their bodies to share in the good news it proclaimed. Both of them had smiles that lit up the room; so palpable was their joy.”

“On those days when the darkness seems too dark and the light feels so far away, open my eyes to your presence”

“How often do you get the chance to simply wander? To open your eyes to the beauty of the sun’s rays on the grass, the water rippling on the lake, the vibrant blue of a butterfly wing.”

“With even a small change we can sometimes be put off kilter, or just uncomfortable. Yet, looking towards the fall I’m reminded that change is good and beautiful. The changing season invites us to trust God with what was, what is, and what is to come.”

“Pray for the people who come to worship each week and pray for those who have never set foot through your doors. Pray for meaningful communication. Pray for a spirit of playfulness and openness. Pray for rest and pray for work. And in all the praying, be sure to take moments to listen to God’s voice.”

“The conversation around the table includes recounting memories, laughter, and hopes for the future. Stomachs and hearts are full. There are no phones and no to-do lists, only time to look one another in the eye and share in this moment.”