Dearly Beloved,
See, I am making all things new.
− Revelation 21.
God is not a former Creator.
God is still creating.
God is creating the world, all Creation,
new each moment.
Resurrection happens
when we leave behind the old world, the old reality,
and enter the new reality,
the present moment, created new,
glistening with possibilities, fresh with hope.
In death we allow What Is to breathe out
so that What Is may come in.
Resurrection is the eternal opening of the rose,
unfolding light of the flame,
the burning sun
of the first dawn.
Rise, Beloved,
And be made new.
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Copyright C Steve Garnaas-Holmes
unfoldinglight(at)hotmail.com
About Me
- Pastor Steve
- Unfolding Light is a daily reflection rooted in a contemplative, Creation-centered spirituality, often inspired by my daily walk in the woods. In poems, parables, psalms, thoughts and the odd weather report I hope to invite readers into a spirit of presence, compassion, justice and delight. Though these writings are rooted in the Christian story you’ll hear in them melodies of many traditions. Unfolding Light is for anyone who wants to be a part of God’s healing of the world. I'm a United Methodist Pastor in Acton, Massachusetts where I live with my wife Beth. I've served for 31 years, mostly in Montana and New Hampshire, and also lived in California, Washington, South Dakota and Minnesota. We have three sons in their 20's... I don't know that they'd want to hear it this way, but I think they're lovely. I am nowhere near as mature as I sound in my writing, but I'm trying to learn from myself.
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