by Kristin Camp | Jul 12, 2023 | Marta Blog
Uncontrollable Spirit The Spirit cannot be controlled by a certain date marked Pentecost fifty days following Easter. You don’t have to tell me that the ninth of July makes no sense as far as church liturgical calendar lists but this year a mini Pentecost came as two...
by Kristin Camp | Jul 5, 2023 | Marta Blog
Mountain Hike Knees bending High stepping Boots grabbing Rocks slipping. Will this steep climbing reap seeing sun head to sleep? Five hours pass energy sapped walk slow with class until flop for nap. Cool air descends oil lamp’s light extends with gift of daughter,...
by Kristin Camp | Jun 29, 2023 | Newsletter
The July 2023 edition of our monthly newsletter – Inspiration – is now available to view, download and share. Click here! Saint Paul Inspiration – July 2023
by Kristin Camp | Jun 21, 2023 | Marta Blog
Two Deer I see the prairie with new eyes as dawn breaks on the hillside and one white-tailed deer bounds down the nearby path. As dusk falls that very night seventy-seven miles from there a deer appears like any teen not yet ready for bed. With binocular eyes I peer...
by Kristin Camp | Jun 14, 2023 | Marta Blog
The Way Home Orange detour signs send me off on this adventure I’d not planned on taking. I smile to myself while driving where green plants snuggle narrow road miles upon miles. As long as compass points towards the way home I can breathe deeply and take in the...
by Kristin Camp | Jun 1, 2023 | Marta Blog
Symbols of Faith Creator Through your compassion Rooting us in relationship Easing the struggles Eventually transforming through Sacred presence. Christ Sensitive to needs, you make us Tough to withstand storms of life Overcoming all stressors Naming no one as...
by Kristin Camp | May 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Our June 2023 edition of the Saint Paul Inspiration is now available to view, download and share. Click here: Saint Paul Benson Inspiration – June 2023
by Kristin Camp | May 24, 2023 | Marta Blog
Pentecost Resurges They knew things weren’t quite according to Hoyle for a while but necessarily kept going each day until finally breaking turning whole self over to God. Warm tears surging through muscles and sinews. After trying so hard to hold it together it felt...
by Kristin Camp | May 17, 2023 | Marta Blog
Blessings for Rev. Stephanie We extend blessings to Rev. Stephanie as her promotion becomes real. Imagine what stories she will tell in years to come of her four years here! Beginning by marching in the Pride Parade a first for many but certainly not for her. Strong...
by Kristin Camp | May 10, 2023 | Marta Blog
From a Distance A pleasant view as the sun rises this morning casting a golden light upon the meadow. From a distance outlines of trees are seen the difference between red buds and peach trees cannot be perceived. Come closer, experience purple and white lilac DQ...
