Monthly Archives: May 2010

Memorial Day

Posted on May 30, 2010 by inklingscommunity

Memorial Day Deborah Beach Giordano © May 30, 2010 It is still and quiet — as silent as the grave — as empty as the Tomb. Stones stand at attention and the trees keep watch where birds sing no revelry. … Continue reading →

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The Labyrinth

Posted on May 28, 2010 by inklingscommunity

The Labyrinth Deborah Beach Giordano © May 28, 2010 Following the well-worn path where ancient feet have trod, hearing echoes in the marble tiles of their silent footsteps. All is still and quiet in awe of the divine mystery abiding … Continue reading →

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Stewards of the Earth

Posted on May 27, 2010 by inklingscommunity

Stewards of the Earth inspired by Psalm 8 Deborah Beach Giordano © May 27, 2010 Gracious God, we raise our eyes to the heavens, and joy and delight is born in us anew. Everywhere we look Your glory is revealed; … Continue reading →

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Noah’s Tears

Posted on May 25, 2010 by inklingscommunity

Noah’s Tears Oh God, can you hear my cries? The grief once restrained by decorum and obligations has burst through; my faith has given way, my strength has collapsed; my tears are unstoppable. I am adrift in sorrow, regret, loneliness, … Continue reading →

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Seeking His Face

Posted on May 18, 2010 by inklingscommunity

“Listen, O Lord, when I call out to You: be gracious to me and answer me! ‘Come,’ my heart says, ‘seek his face!’ Your face, Lord, do I seek. Do not hide Your face from me!” ~ Psalm 27:7-9 Seeking … Continue reading →

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thoughts on a(nother) stewardship campaign.

Posted on May 14, 2010 by inklingscommunity

This was composed in response to a friend’s comment that her church was having yet another stewardship campaign/ fund drive. I am concerned that many churches have lost their way; they seem more interested in perpetuating the organization than in … Continue reading →

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Christ of the Resurrection

Posted on May 12, 2010 by inklingscommunity

Christ of the Resurrection Deborah Beach Giordano © April 12, 2010 At first we couldn’t believe it, we didn’t trust our eyes or – most of all – our hearts; because we wanted it to be true; we wanted it … Continue reading →

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a prayer for courage

Posted on May 11, 2010 by inklingscommunity

Inspired by Psalm 27 Deborah Beach Giordano © April 11, 2010 With faith in the Beloved we are invincible: nothing above or below can scare us; When evil rises up with threats of violence and destruction, we will not be … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Day Prayer

Posted on May 9, 2010 by inklingscommunity

A Mother’s Day Prayer Deborah Beach Giordano © May 9, 2010 It’s Mother’s Day again, O Lord .. Of course it is a day for rejoicing – for some; it is a day for celebrating – for some; a day … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for those Divorcing

Posted on May 6, 2010 by inklingscommunity

A Prayer for those Divorcing Deborah Beach Giordano © May 6, 2010 Lord, we give you thanks for everything: for the good – of which there was so much, and the bad; for even at our worst, when all seemed … Continue reading →

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