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Happy Birthday, Rob!

It is remarkable to grow old alongside another human being. Given who you are and what we have created together, I do not lose heart.

Today and always, I wish you the very best.

Readings

Thu – Mar 24, Joshua 4:1-13 2 Corinthians 4:16—5:5 Psalm 32

They suggest in the psalm that I am a mere breath. Everyone is.

Are we God’s breath?

I love that.

Readings

Wed- Mar 23, Numbers 13:17-27 Luke 13:18-21 Psalm 39

I am not making sense of today’s allegory in Ezekiel. What does resonate for me is the use of nature—eagles, vines, fertile soil—to explain God to the agrarian Israelites. Long before the sacred texts were written and readily available, we clamored for stories shared around the campfire. We also learned about Creator through the natural world. We still do.

Readings

Tue – Mar 22, Ezekiel 17:1-10 Romans 2:12-16 Psalm 39

I was pooped last night. Even skipped yoga this morning. Letting myself rest in God’s arms, spoon with Jesus, dance with the Holy Spirit. You know the metaphors. After a birthday bash most days last week, rest is best (with periodic dancing).

This well-dressed table greeted me when I finally arrived downstairs. My beautiful sister-in-law gifted me the flowers. And Mom finished her photo puzzle, a present from my brilliant sister.

Now I remember, spring has sprung. Resurrection is on its way.

Mon – Mar 21, Jeremiah 11:1-17 Romans 2:1-11 Psalm 39

Today is my sister-in-law CrisMarie’s birthday and our 3^rd celebration this week. We get to be with her in person on the very day this year. Hooray; so much for Lent! CrisMarie is known for giant, felt hugs. Maskless and no holding back today, finally. I can’t wait.

We started with Carolina’s 30^th and end the week with beautiful CrisMarie’s 50-something-th.

Stay tuned! Next week is Rob’s.

Readings

Sat – Mar 19 Isaiah 5:1-7 Luke 6:43-45 Psalm 63:1-8