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Lent Without Fear

February 27, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

'Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his … [Read more...] about Lent Without Fear

Jesus and Trans Kids

February 23, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” His disciples had gone to the city to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask a … [Read more...] about Jesus and Trans Kids

Leviticus 19: Learning to Travel Light

February 22, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbor, or you will incur guilt yourself. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but … [Read more...] about Leviticus 19: Learning to Travel Light

7 Gratitudes: Moments in the Woods

February 17, 2017 by Laura Jean 4 Comments

Oh, if life were made of moments, Even now and then a bad one! But if life were only moments, Then you'd never know you had one. - Into the Woods -  Some weeks, life steamrolls you. It runs up behind … [Read more...] about 7 Gratitudes: Moments in the Woods

“Jesus is My Boyfriend”: A Valentine’s Day Hebrew Bible Excursus

February 14, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

"My Lord, it is time to move on. Well then, may your will be done. O my Lord and my Spouse, the hour that I have longed for has come. It is time to meet one another." - Teresa of Avila - I've been … [Read more...] about “Jesus is My Boyfriend”: A Valentine’s Day Hebrew Bible Excursus

Psalm 119: Love Poem to the Law

February 13, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Psalm 119:1 "Remember your fairy tales. Spells are used for breaking enchantments as well as for inducing them. And you and … [Read more...] about Psalm 119: Love Poem to the Law

7 Gratitudes: New England Edition

February 10, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

I moved to Atlanta kicking and screaming (almost literally), insistent that as soon as I got my graduate degree, I'd pack everything up in my Toyota and drive back up North where the people were … [Read more...] about 7 Gratitudes: New England Edition

Monday Morning Patron Saint

February 6, 2017 by Laura Jean Leave a Comment

There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of … [Read more...] about Monday Morning Patron Saint

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