Category: Theology
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In Protest
The following appeared as a guest post on Abbey of the Arts. It’s been a difficult year. And not just for me. Too many friends and family have been put through the ringer. Marriages crumbled. People moved. Children got sick. Addictions took over. Dreams were shattered. A mother died. A sister died. A baby died.…
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Homing Instinct
This post was written as a guest piece for Abbey of the Arts’ “Monk in the World Guest Post” series which poses the question, “How do you live as a monk in the world?” “Perhaps there is some secret sort of homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers.” ~ The Guernsey…
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It’s the Little Things
While unloading the dishes I was struck by an accidental arrangement of my friend Stephanie’s pottery*. Three lovely teacups and saucers, a bowl and a mug smiling from the top rack. Art in the dishwasher. There is so much beauty in the world, so much vibrant life, and yet, the quiet splendor of the world…
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It's the Little Things
While unloading the dishes I was struck by an accidental arrangement of my friend Stephanie’s pottery*. Three lovely teacups and saucers, a bowl and a mug smiling from the top rack. Art in the dishwasher. There is so much beauty in the world, so much vibrant life, and yet, the quiet splendor of the world…
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Where is the Love?
“The Spirit in all beings is immortal in them all: for the death of what cannot die, cease thou to sorrow.1“ I was writing about love and the power of the eternal moment when my husband called to tell me about the horrific sexual assault and gang rape of CBS news correspondent Lara Logan. My…
Melinda Emily Thomas 