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Dreams of freedom & justice as themes from prophet Ezekiel

My Mind Stayed on Freedom  — Spiritual adapted by Odetta Holmes (Well, I) woke up this mornin’ with my mind stayed on freedom … Oh well, I’m walkin’ and talkin’ walkin’ and talkin’ with my mind stayed on freedom … Hallelu, hallelu, hallelujah. Musings on Justice Man’s capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man’s […]

Meditations on Carrying Burdens and Putting Them Down

Burden — Judith McCombs I am carrying the bowl where she fed, bitter herbs, salt, honey, the taste of her life. I am carrying the cloth where she lay, her dark hair veining the white, imprint & pain washed away, the binding, the seams folded shut. I am carrying what is left, her voice in […]

Meditations on Psalm 23

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 […]

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