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Language of Hope Reflecting on Psalm 23 — specifically through its verbs — there’s something for almost everyone. What speaks to you? — Rev. Gail WANT It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and […]
I wish in the city of your heart you would let me be the street where you walk when you are most yourself. I imagine the houses: It has been raining, but the rain is done and the children kept home have begun opening their doors. ― Robley Wilson Be an opener of doors. ― […]
Bread by Helena Minton The dough rises in the sun, History of the human race inside it Orgies, famines, Christianity, Eras when a man could have his arm Chopped off for stealing half a loaf. I punch it down, knead the dark Flour unto the light, let it bake, Then set it on the table […]
MOURNING JAN TATKHIN Our longtime Jan Tatkhin died in his home a few days ago. Some of his friends in the congregation were notified by Conway police on Monday; one of their officers is making contact with his family and community. Jan was a steadfast presence among us, quietly lending his gentle and compassionate support […]
Date Palm Trinity (excerpt) — Khaled Mattawa … Those were my brothers who cowered beneath the date palm to gather handfuls of fruit, rubbing each date clean on their sleeves, chewing softly to savor the taste as though it were a good omen, and rising to resume their lives, on their faces the smiles of […]
