by Marta Wheeler | May 26, 2021 | Marta Blog
Even if no one told you ahead of time you would have seen, felt, and heard the possibilities of transformation present on Pentecost Sunday. Many souls dared to venture out for the first time in more than a year. You can see the wonder in their eyes, as though...
by Marta Wheeler | May 19, 2021 | Marta Blog
Just south of the taller trees blossoms the color of persimmons catch my eye while walking the winding path. My eyes widen with surprise after seeing the blooms that hung like white lanterns from leafed out branches. As the raindrops descend it is tempting to...
by Marta Wheeler | May 11, 2021 | Marta Blog
Once upon a time we made up our own game of ping pong that was not sophisticated enough to earn the title of table tennis. Beginning with timid swats across the low net from green paddle to orange, the game quickly became more aggressive after warm-ups. Who was it...
by Marta Wheeler | May 5, 2021 | Marta Blog
In my journey to the center I came upon a gift that drew me to pause, and then sit down and gaze upon it. The design is simple and comely. A light green base color is splattered with varied configurations of brown speckles. Two tiny holes are pecked on the same...
by Marta Wheeler | Apr 27, 2021 | Marta Blog
Christians know that Jesus was identified in the post-resurrection appearances by the eating of the fish and the Breaking of the bread and even seeing his wounds. This morning I see that Jesus was truly recognized in the illumination of the times he’d had with his...
by Marta Wheeler | Apr 21, 2021 | Marta Blog
God loves you as many as ways light sparkles upon the waters. In the darkness I reflect upon the waters interplaying with the sun, causing shimmering with sparkles of light. Seagulls squeal and dance, blessing fields and water and sipping from the abundant flow with...