by Kristin Camp | May 27, 2022 | Newsletter
The June edition of Saint Paul Benson’s monthly newsletter – Inspiration – is now available to view, download and share. Click here to access: Saint Paul Inspiration – June 2022
by Kristin Camp | May 25, 2022 | Marta Blog
The Breath of the Artist Like a magician’s wand the stroke of a tiny paintbrush transforms this blank canvas into a thing of beauty you cannot take your eyes away from. Like a fine wish bringer a stroke of a wide paintbrush transforms the brick wall into an...
by Kristin Camp | May 18, 2022 | Marta Blog
Deepening Faith A sense of holiness imbues the holy wanderers circling around one tree three times and then another. Narrow strips of bark as long as a toddler, carpet the tree base while burnt bare branches point courageously upward. Each gazer has her own...
by Kristin Camp | May 11, 2022 | Marta Blog
THE WONDERS OF LIFE From the moment the sun rises And I take a deep inhale my nose knows it’s late Spring. The scent of lilacs and fresh peppermint fills this space and becomes more pungent as humidity fills the warming air. Delicate blooms of purple and lavender...
by Kristin Camp | May 4, 2022 | Marta Blog
Tuning Into God One at a time A seeker listens and responds to the call of the divine. One pair of ears receives the message One heart at a time softens and opens One set of hands folds quietly in prayer. One at a time Faithful tune in naturally towards people in true...
by Kristin Camp | Apr 29, 2022 | Newsletter
The May 2022 edition of our monthly newsletter – Inspiration – is ready for you! Click here to view, download or share: Saint Paul Benson Inspiration – May 2022
by Kristin Camp | Apr 27, 2022 | Marta Blog
Twenty-four hours of Sky Gazing Once the invigorating sun ascends over the horizon subdued colors of pink and yellow suddenly brighten before dispersing in the sky. After thunderheads arise high in the sky we know a smidgeon of how vulnerable all of humanity is as...
by Kristin Camp | Apr 20, 2022 | Marta Blog
EASTER IN STYLE On Easter Sunday morning some pastors dance in the aisles. The “Flying Pastor” makes a grand entrance on a zip line into the sanctuary as the star of the show. Yet nothing we do competes With the feat of Jesus on his resurrection day, transforming from...
by Kristin Camp | Apr 13, 2022 | Marta Blog
HOLY WEEK WITH JESUS While wandering on this lovely Spring day, it feels like its perfection could last forever and a day. I reflect upon shouting Hosannas and waving palm branches until our arms grow tired. Already we wandered into the emotional highs and lows of...
by Kristin Camp | Apr 6, 2022 | Marta Blog
SPRINGING FORTH Winter amnesia had set in. My memory of the colorful autumn season had faded months ago. Exactly when I thought I could not stand seeing winter’s monochromatic landscape one more day Bright yellows, purples, and greens make the first move to scooch us...
