I have lived almost my entire life thinking that I didn’t enjoy mangoes. This thought may have entered my mind in college. I tried mangoes at about the same time my roommate's boyfriend brought over some papaya. I am certain I don’t like papaya, but somehow my brain equated the two fruits. And so I have avoided mangoes as if they were liver. (Apologies to those who think liver is delicious.) My worldview, as far as mangoes are concerned, changed this year because of a humble potluck. A group of friends meet each month to share food, conversation and prayer for one another. It is a rich, satisfying experience. My friends are better …
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Banana Slugs and Bacon
We recently went on our first camping trip since COVID hit. We had forgotten how to do almost everything. Where does this tent pole go? What did we once pack for dinner? How much ice goes in the ice chest? Thank goodness I keep lists! Once we got there and figured out which end was up, however, the days were filled with small moments brimming with grace. Conversations with longtime friends who we have seen infrequently since they …
Valentines & Love That Sustains
Forget the hearts and flowers. Embrace love that affirms, encourages, strengthens this Valentine's Day.
Around the Table: The Sacred and the Ordinary
We meet over a shared meal. Breaking bread in a way that is both sacred and ordinary. It is a holy time set aside each month to gather around a friend's table. We never coordinate what to bring for the meal. Yet, miraculously, it always works. Sometimes, it is all salads and bread. Someone might …
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SMALL MOMENTS FULL OF GRACE 