Last week I came across the Buechner quote about paying attention to unexpected tears, right? Well, after a tough and demanding week, I saw this on Facebook from an old high school friend - a powerful actor as an adult and a long time great musician - and it just made my heart sing. And my eyes weep... with joy and gratitude.
Not many people get what it means to give yourself 110% to beauty - or to carry an other's pain - or to be open to the ache of an other's soul. A mentor in ministry once said to me: Remember, you are NOT in this for the strokes. Jesus healed 10 lepers but only one returned to give thanks. So understand that you are NOT in ministry to be thanked. And that is still true. At the same time, it is also true that one small act that honors truth, goodness and beauty can unlock an avalanche of gratitude as this film expresses so wonderfully.
WHEN LOVE COMES TO TOWN: REFLECTIONS ON TENDERNESS IN A CHAOTIC CULTURE
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a blue december offering: sunday, december 22 @ 3 pm
This coming Sunday, 12/22, we reprise our Blue December presentation at Richmond Congregational Church, (515 State Rd, Richmond, MA 01254) a...
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