jan richardson – Page 3

change, gratitude, jan richardson, lent, liturgical

Marked

March 1, 2017 Anne Brock

…did you not know what the Holy One can do with dust? So let us be marked not for sorrow. And let us be marked not for shame. Let us be marked not for false humility or for thinking we are less than we are but for claiming what God can do within the dust,… Continue reading Marked

gratitude, grief, jan richardson, light, liturgical, rumi, suffering

Guests

February 24, 2017 Anne Brock

In preparation for Transfiguration Sunday I’ve been reading two of Jan Richardson’s poems this week. I appreciate how multiple readings leads me to see new things each time. In her poem “Dazzling” I saw this today: The unforgettable light you have carried all this way Initially I thought: I’m sure I’ve got that. There is… Continue reading Guests

advent, grief, jan richardson, music, singing

Sing

December 23, 2016July 3, 2022 Anne Brock

I love to sing. I’ve sung for as long as I can remember. Anywhere, anytime. It started as a child because my parents love to sing too. I used to find it annoying that any word or phrase would launch my dad into a song. Now, I do it too. When I hear the word… Continue reading Sing

advent, expectations, grief, jan richardson, longing, rest, seasons

Doors

December 12, 2016 Anne Brock

Often I’ve heard the quote, “When one door closes, another one opens.” I appreciate the sentiment but it isn’t particularly helpful. Usually this is tossed around when someone is going through a difficult time – job loss, relationship ended, illness and so on. During these times, platitudes like this are not helpful. Yes, another door… Continue reading Doors