Dearly Beloved,
Grace and Peace to you.
Sit in the chair
facing out the window,
waiting and still, but not
without a certain leaning.
The peace into which you fall
is not your own,
but given, deep within,
beckoning.
Look out at the world of people,
brilliant and struggling.
The love into which you fall
was already there for you.
Inward or outward,
the movement of your heart
is never away
but always toward.
Deep Blessings,
Pastor Steve
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Unfolding Light
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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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