Author: calledtobealive

Like a tree I am a slow, enduring force reaching toward the heavensGiving til every leaf falls off,forever rooted in the promise of new life

Away from my many books this morningI pondered just how much of what I’ve readhave I retained and to what end? I may be like a little library to those […]

The journey toward a healthier planetbegins on a path made by our own mistakesand continues today when we lovinglycall Earth our Mother

Mary’s story is my story and probably your story too. Told not to be afraid., try something new, we are called to bear God’s goodness beyond what we first think […]

In quiet candle light, the day beckoning meto a lifetime’s work of being and doing afresh,giving need to One who formed me from dust I felt bright white floating wings […]

Life is too short to see all I want to see,do all I want to do,and achieve all I’ve deemed important But to arrive at peace with a quiet mindin […]

For the past twenty years or more, contemplative spiritual practices have become the sure foundation of who I am and how I participate in every aspect of my life. However, […]

Children and retirees alikePeople of all agesand every stripeLong to be free to shine their light Blessed and not lacking in the gifts we needEncouraged by others to use themWe […]

My first Sunday as minister at Pioneer Presbyterian gave me much to smile about. With the power of Love one small voice can make a difference!

This New Year comes with a surprising fresh start. Today by the gracious invitation of the people at Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Warrenton, Oregon I begin service on the Clatsop […]