Dearly Beloved,
Grace and Peace to you.
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage."
—Matthew 2. 1-2
Hidden in the folds of the long night's robes
gleams a star that knows,
and that shows a Way.
In the village of your soul dwells a Wise One
with sacred eyes
and the courage to leave home.
The heart does not choose a way
by the road, nor the inns,
but the love at the far end.
A bird calls out to its lover,
revealing its presence,
unafraid to alarm the hunter.
Bring provisions,
and burial instructions.
Leave the house open.
Deep Blessings,
Pastor Steve
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Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
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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