Gayle

The Path The World Is On

2025/01/25 Gayle 0

I have always been a fan of history – especially US History. I am drawn especially to two times in US history, the Civil War and World War 2. The first, I think because it happened on the lands where I have lived my life, The South, and I have an ancestor or two who fought in the war – on the wrong side, but that’s another story (although I adore, and always have the idea of being a rebel). I think my mother is the catalyst for my fascination with World War 2. She has vivid memories of being a young child when the war began and of the war effort, I believe it came in her formative years, which indeed formed her. In The rest of the story

Why I Keep a Sabbath

2025/01/23 Gayle 0

In a world that thrives on hustle culture and constant connectivity, the idea of Sabbath seems downright countercultural. Yet, as a pastor, a spiritual leader, and a human being created in the image of God, I’ve found that keeping a Sabbath is not just a suggestion or an option; it’s a lifeline. It’s a way of re-centering my soul, recharging my body, and reconnecting with the One who sustains me. Here’s why I keep a Sabbath—and why I believe everyone can benefit from this ancient, sacred rhythm of rest. Sabbath Is a Divine Gift, Not a Burden When God rested on the seventh day after creating the world, it wasn’t because He was tired. God doesn’t get tired! It was because rest is woven into The rest of the story

The Letter That Stirred a Nation – And NEEDS To Again

2025/01/20 Gayle 0

In the spring of 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. sat in a cramped jail cell in Birmingham, Alabama, penning one of the most powerful documents of the Civil Rights Movement. Arrested for participating in nonviolent protests against racial segregation, King responded to a group of local white clergy who had criticized the demonstrations as “unwise and untimely.” His response, later titled “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” stands as a profound exploration of justice, morality, and the urgency of action. On this day January 20th, 2025 – Martin Luther King Day and Inauguration day for Donald Trump – the only convicted felon to serve as President, a dubious honor and a absolute commentary on our society and how far we have digressed as a people, it The rest of the story

Crèche Journey – Day 37

2024/01/06 Gayle 0

Today I celebrate epiphany and the end of our nativity journey (it’s a sad day). In some traditions the days of Christmas began December 26th and go through epiphany, in most they begin the 25th and end the day before epiphany (I suppose, I’m playing both sides ). This lovely nativity quilt is new this season. It came from the Upscale Resale at St Paul’s a few weeks ago, donated by my dear friend Pat. I often talk about the patchwork of friends who make a warm an cozy quilt for life, and this quilt reminds me of the community we build together that loves and supports us, that holds and upholds, that challenges and loves us. It’s a patchwork of personality, places, commonalities, and The rest of the story

Crèche Journey – Day 36

2024/01/05 Gayle 0

Today’s nativity, for the 12th day of Christmas (I have one more for epiphany tomorrow), comes from the crèche festival at Mepkin Abbey. This is the second year this nativity has been with me. It has yet to find a display place that it seems to fit (I moved it this morning for a photo) which makes me think of all of us who never think we fit or fit in and how the Christ child came for us as well. I would argue that Jesus came specifically for those who feel they’re on the outside to draw us in and make us belong. And, Jesus calls his followers to go and do likewise! Merry Christmas, y’all! And may you continue to seek the story The rest of the story