Climb Up to the Light
Today, Selah Companion Beth Griffith gifts us with one of her poems, “Climb Up to the Light” and illustrates it with her photography. Enjoy.
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Today, Selah Companion Beth Griffith gifts us with one of her poems, “Climb Up to the Light” and illustrates it with her photography. Enjoy.
Christopher A. Bell from the Selah Community shares a poem of angst, “Fleeting Injurious Gratitude.”
Advent Day 27. Beth Griffith in writes”Anticipation” about anticipating the birth of a child–the Child.
Today for Day 26 we welcome a new writer to the Here and Now blog, Christopher Bell. Savor his poem Parousia.
I understand the waiting of Advent, the wanting, the waning hope. Aching for justice, mercy, and love while experiencing division, judgment and hate. We pray, “Thy Kingdom come” like the Jews of Mary’s time prayed for the Messiah. We pray and we wait for the powerful and mighty to save us. Who would have thought that God would deliver the Messiah not from the mountaintop but from inside a human? That was unexpected… Read more of Sandy Shipman’s Reflection, Surprise Party for Advent Day 24.
Today Beth Griffith shares a reflection after a hike she took in Washington and found herself “drawn to the Presence of Mystery.” This is Advent Day 23.
Advent Day 21. Zoanna Pearson shares an imaginative reflection of a shepherd boy who witnesses the Christ Child’s birth. Prepare for a real treat today.
Advent Day 20. Imagine the Annunciation through a poem written by Wendy Bryant.
On this 19th day of Advent, contemplate this poem by Lisa Veitenhans, Candle Light.
Beth Griffith writes: I recently spent two nights alone on a solo backpacking trip. I camped above 6,000 feet and was more than 10 miles from the trailhead. I was the only person out there for more than 24 hours. I have often prided myself in my ability to sit in silence and solitude. … Advent Day 18
As a follow-up to her story on Day 12, Kathleen Heppell shares the Christmas Story from the Wise Men’s POV. This is Advent Day 17.
For Day 16, read and savor Evelyn Gerardo Challis’ liturgy for Advent, “Come, O Wisdom.”
FALL 2023: Join writers from the Selah community on alternating Tuesday evenings (every two weeks) from 6-7 pm. Get your words flowing by writing in community through Zoom.
An online contemplative gathering that meets for 1 hour every Friday at 10am. It is free for anyone anytime. Register to receive the link.
A monthly in-person gathering for contemplative practice in Gig Harbor (WA). Meets monthly on second Tuesdays.
An online contemplative gathering that meets for 1 hour every Friday at 10am. It is free for anyone anytime. Register to receive the link.
OCT 14: For Companions and friends who are interested in the movement of Selah with a longing to go deeper in connection with God, others and oneself.
SEPT 2023-MAY 2024: Expand your capacity as a Spiritual Director through practice and training via Zoom.
An online contemplative gathering that meets for 1 hour every Friday at 10am. It is free for anyone anytime. Register to receive the link.
OCT 23 & NOV 6: Join us on-line for a two-part Creative Contemplative workshop led by Wendy Bryant and Cindy Waple. No artistic experience necessary.
An online contemplative gathering that meets for 1 hour every Friday at 10am. It is free for anyone anytime. Register to receive the link.
An online contemplative gathering that meets for 1 hour every Friday at 10am. It is free for anyone anytime. Register to receive the link.
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