Lent Week 6 – Release

Posted on April 16, 2017April 15, 2017 by Laurel Archer

Magdalene As he leaves the garden, she’s afraid to blink and lose sight of him – Don’t cling, he said. But he’s back, here, with us! She lingers, turns a circle then remembers her instructions... Read More

The Cross

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Laurel Archer

I’m grateful today that what Jesus suffered is fixed into our theology — that Immanuel, God with us, means with us in kind. In the hard and sometimes horrible parts of my life. It is for t... Read More

Lent Week 5 – Presence

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Laurel Archer

Featured Image: Seascape Photography by Karen Epp (karjfe) © 2017 – Karen Epp The Presence Look up – down, all around; it’s hidden in plain sight for our pleasure. Weep over how we’ve rav... Read More

Lent Week 4 – Watch

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Laurel Archer

Featured Image: Watching Photography by Karen Epp © 2017 – Karen Epp Night Watch Surrounded by darkness I pace, stand, strain to see pace, stand, strain some more – How long? until a thin lin... Read More

Lent Week 3 – Proposal

Posted on March 24, 2017March 23, 2017 by Laurel Archer

Proposals Since I know precisely what I need this proposal is made in triplicate, empowered by removing weaknesses. Early projections indicate immediate success. This proposal is made in triplicate. L... Read More

Lent Week 2 – Open

Posted on March 16, 2017March 14, 2017 by Laurel Archer

Poem me smoky longings unformed images whisper outside around loosening what was once bound tight as spring peonies Poem me open soften lines dark margins hold empty spaces waiting – wanting You unf... Read More

Lent Week 1 – Rest

Posted on March 10, 2017March 10, 2017 by Laurel Archer

Rest Rest in    peace lean back, breathe some deep deaths;     when you hear Love’s voice, awaken rise,    stretch, Enter …the rest? Leave    it all at death’s door, then    step ... Read More

Stations

Posted on March 27, 2016March 27, 2016 by Laurel Archer

A Poem for Easter Saturday…reaching for Sunday. Stations Begin again at the point autism’s treachery entered, through the genes, or the environment, or whatever; does it matter? Face off w... Read More

Loving Birds

Posted on March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 by Laurel Archer

Why do I love birds?  Once on a family vacation I found a Pheasant feather and Peacock feather.  I remember treasuring these for a long time and now wonder when I lost them.  I remember my Dad tryi... Read More

What I’ve Noticed

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Laurel Archer

My bird watching for Lent this week was Anna’s Hummingbird.  We are fortunate to have these wee jewels present all year round.  My feeder’s nectar may freeze, but it doesn’t seem t... Read More