Fig Trees, Pleasure, and Canon
Greetings to you and peace from God our Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Abiding Holy Spirit. The Song of Solomon is right in the middle of our scriptures, […]
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Consider the Plants, Week 8: Grass
Prayer of the Day God of abundance, You provide all that we need. Thank you for your gifts of bread and fish, grass and grain, care and rest. Give us […]
Consider the Plants, Week 7: The Mustard Seed
Prayer of the Day God of all growth, you nurture the seeds of our love and joy and make us co-workers in your kingdom. Give us strength to open and […]
Consider the Plants, Week 6: Weeds Among the Wheat
Prayer of the Day O God of all beings, open our hearts to the beauty of your creation. Where we are called to grow, nourish us. Where we are tempted […]
Consider the Plants, Week 5: When Seeds Take Root
Introduction I first heard about Suzanne Simard’s Mothering Tree book on the On Being podcast where she was interviewed. In this interview, she described the wisdom that exists deep in […]
Consider the Plants, Week 4: Consider the Fig Tree
Prayer Loving One, Maker of Trees and Blossoms, Song and Fragrance, help us see in the natural world around us signs of your presence and possibility. Give us courage to […]
Consider the Plants, Week 3: Sacrifice Caught in a Thicket
Prayer of the Day Oh God-who-sees us in all our extremity and need. Open our eyes to see your provision and grace, even when it requires us to turn around […]
Consider the Plants, Week 2: Ishmael Under a Bush
Prayer of the Day God of All Creation, we thank you for the companionship of plants throughout our lives. In times of distress, give us the courage to cry out. […]
Consider the Plants, Week 1 : The Oaks of Mamre
Introduction Last spring, I read Debbie Blue’s book Consider the Birds.1 Each chapter explores one kind of bird – its diet, its habitat, its cultural significance, its vulnerabilities. It also […]
