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Immanuel in the Garden
We are designed for God-with-us Neither accident nor self-made, but created, Knitted together for joy and pure desire, For flourishing in the presence, To hear the sound of steps at eventide feel no fear. We are walking, running contradictions, Hiding in the detritus of our failures As if this could camouflage our shame. Our deepest… Continue reading
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The Feast of the King
No one may see God and live. But here on the mountaintop the veil lifts, Seventy-odd souls feast upon sapphire radiance. They peer over heaven’s footstool. Eternity enters history. A carpenter on a hill breaks bread, Some 5,000 souls eat five loaves and two fish. They know only their hunger. The the beginning of all… Continue reading
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Psalm 29
The gift of God is Living Water How perilous for life to go well. Israel soon forgot Water could come from stricken stone: Good gifts make terrible gods. Thunder and power loom over the waters, Rain pours upon the dry quaking earth; Your Baal and Asherah, your most intimate pride, Swelling until it crushes you.… Continue reading
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The King’s Economy
Mark 12:13-17 Life in occupied territory Where does your loyalty lie? Senatus populusque Romani Idolatry in your pocket Talismans of promise. Ex nihilo, imago dei Render the reflection to the glory Glorious ruins reaching up to heaven How much do you owe? You belong, body and soul. Continue reading
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The King’s Observation
Mark 12:35-44 [fragmentation] Careful craving for admiration Honor at all costs. Hypocritical heart entangled In an identity of elevation. You matter Stripped of secular significance You matter. [wholeness] Behold the sacrificial heart More blessed by giving What only the Father sees, Beholding the risen King. You matter. Enfolded into life with the living Son of… Continue reading
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The King’s Command
Mark 12:28-34 Hear, O Israel, what the Lord your God expects of you The fullness of law is a generosity transcending prohibition. Directing the currents of love Into the deep veins of your soul, Teaching you to kneel on the inside. Hear, O Israel, you do not love as you should Do you know Him… Continue reading
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The King’s Provision
Mark 8:1-21 Take and eat First a curse, an act of pride, Source of shame now everlasting blessing. The promise and provision of heaven Comes to earth, And the hungry are fed. Remember this table set by divine love, Broken bread and broken body Bringing his people home. Continue reading
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Sunday Sermon: Mark 5:21-43
“Do not be afraid, only believe” But I am small In this pressing sea of humanity. Why would you see me, Climbing and crawling in the teeming mass, Desperate and alone, I reach for a shred of Hope. Are you stopping here, for me? You know. Immediately. Oh what have I done? “Daughter, you are… Continue reading
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I Have Not Seen
What to say; I use words to hold on. We know something is wrong, maybe even everything; And this assumes we know Or have some idea of Wholeness. Scripture calls it Sabbath: When all is right with the world, we can rest. For now, we wait. It’s a lonely business Or at least, that’s how… Continue reading
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Patchwork Prayer
Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. “If we have any boast, it is not in our wealth or wisdom or strength. It is that we know the Lord. But an even greater boast…is that the Lord knows us. Here is our place to stand, our… Continue reading
About Me
I’m Stephanie – a perpetual student and aspiring hobbit. I love language, literature, and theology. I’m happiest when surrounded with good food, good company, and things that grow.
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