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#CalledOut

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Nancy Smith

Originally posted on crossing the lines |tyler schwaller|:
[This is a letter I wrote to the bishop of the Iowa Conference of The United Methodist Church after a speech in which I talked of my faith as someone who is gay.…

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How did we get here?

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Nancy Smith

Originally posted on We Your People, Ours the Journey:
Beloved friends and colleagues (Jamie Michaels and Cynthia Good) gift me with sackcloth and ashes in an act of repentance Thursday morning. Photo by Beth DiCoco, NEAC Communications The New England…

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Inside the Fog

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Nancy Smith

 The Lord went in front of them in a pillar of cloud by day, to lead them along the way, and in a pillar of fire by night, to give them light, so that they might travel by day and … Continue reading →

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Who Will Read My Book?

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Nancy Smith

Today’s post is something different! This blog is an experiment in revealing personal aspects of my spiritual journey as I prepare to write a spiritual memoir. But today I am focusing on things I have learned in an intensive five-week … Continue reading →

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Downsizing

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Nancy Smith

Luke 12:13-21 I’ve been trying to downsize for years. I’ve had my share of yard sales. I’m not very good at them and tend to flail around wondering how to lay out the merchandise. During and after my move from … Continue reading →

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ON SPEAKING UP FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND FULL INCLUSION

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Nancy Smith

ON SPEAKING UP FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND FULL INCLUSION.

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Winter Feast for the Soul

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Nancy Smith

I participated in the Winter Feast for the Soul last year, selecting Christian Contemplative led by Carl McColman. I found it so valuable that I repeated the 40 days for a total of 80 days. Whichever meditation you select, I … Continue reading →

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Steps in Transformation: 1

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Nancy Smith

After success I feel like fleeing – especially after feeling God’s Spirit acting through me.  It scares me – fearful I will be credited and also sometimes fearful that I will be criticized. I think, “Why me?” God, feed me with … Continue reading →

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A Walk on the Weed-filled Greensward

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Nancy Smith

“I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don’t noticeit. People think pleasing God is all God cares about. But any fool living inthe world can see it always trying … Continue reading →

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Desire

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Nancy Smith

Your desire for your lover –           Your longing to be one with an other – That is a reflection of God’s longing for you:          An invitation to desire God in return Your sacrificial outpouring of watchful care          Toward the … Continue reading →

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