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All the Wonders


betharichardson
Feb 14, 20151 min read
Break Forth, Light
Break forth, light, Into the darkness, Into the hatred, Into the fear. Break forth, light, Into the sadness, Into the grief, Into the...
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betharichardson
Jan 31, 20151 min read
Blessings on Blessings
I'm working on a manuscript -- a book of blessings to be published in 2016 by Upper Room Books. Right now, I'm sitting in the recliner...
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betharichardson
Jan 11, 20151 min read
You Are My Beloved
God says to us, God says to you: "You are my beloved. I love you. You are mine." Let these words sink into your heart.
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betharichardson
Dec 19, 20141 min read
God Comforts All Who Mourn
God of the brokenhearted, it is hard to be in mourning during this joyous time of year. But I know that you come to all of us, especially...
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betharichardson
Dec 10, 20142 min read
On Injustice, Advent, and Jubilee
Repost from the Alive Now blog. I was standing on the street visiting with an African-American friend when a car containing mutual...
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betharichardson
Nov 25, 20141 min read
Love and Light
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.- - Martin Luther King, Jr....
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betharichardson
Nov 21, 20142 min read
Jubilee ... and Native American Heritage Month
Repost from Alive Now's blog. I don't know where to start in sharing the thoughts and feelings that swirl around in me. November is...
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betharichardson
Nov 16, 20142 min read
Remembering Mom
Mom died on this day in 1983. I was in Divinity School that fall and wasn't with her when she passed away. In July, she had learned that...
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betharichardson
Oct 17, 20141 min read
What Is Our Anchor?
What is our anchor? When ebola fears close schools, Shut down flights, Ostracize people. What is our anchor? Where is our anchor? When...
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betharichardson
Sep 14, 20141 min read
Jack's Bless to Me Prayer
Bless to me this chair This strong and safe chair Under which I hide At the doctor's office. Bless to me this chair And its durable seat...
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betharichardson
Aug 17, 20141 min read
Holy Ground
Yesterday we celebrated the life and resurrection of John Mogabgab. There was comfort in so many friends of John being together, in...
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betharichardson
Aug 9, 20141 min read
I Hear the Sound of Breaking Hearts
For John Mogabgab (1946-2014) I hear the sound of breaking hearts John - mentor, teacher, colleague, friend, Has left this life and...
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betharichardson
Aug 5, 20141 min read
Christ Be in This Place
Christ before us. Christ behind us. Christ beside us. Christ within us. O, Christ, be in this place.
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betharichardson
Aug 4, 20141 min read
Prayer for Those Who Are Traveling
The Pilgrim’s Aiding By Mary McDonald God be with you in every pass, Jesus be with you on every hill, Spirit be with you on every stream,...
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betharichardson
Aug 2, 20141 min read
Discarded
I found a paper crane Lying in the road, Discarded, tossed away, Tire tracks across its broken wing. And I thought, So this is what we've...
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betharichardson
Jun 21, 20141 min read
The Trees Remember
The trees remember and tell the story of cries and terror, of brokenness and blood. Of children murdered and mothers weeping. Of...
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betharichardson
Apr 27, 20141 min read
Joy
Joy of Spring, Grandpa's peony Unfurls its first bloom. My heart soars, Memories surround, Thankful for family, for life. Praise Beauty,...
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betharichardson
Apr 17, 20141 min read
Prince of Peace
Prince of Peace, You came to us, A violent people, To bring peace, To bring hope, To bring healing. We loved you, Ate with you, Followed...
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betharichardson
Mar 11, 20141 min read
A Grain of Wheat
Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears...
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betharichardson
Mar 5, 20141 min read
Ashes to Ashes
I've never been that comfortable With Ash Wednesday With Lent With self-examination and repentance And being reminded of my mortality But...
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