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Continue reading →: Justifying Ourselves
Today I’ve been listening to the song of Valjean from the musical Les Miserables. I’ve felt incredibly challenged by the lyrics and how easily they challenge self-justification. You can listen to it here. Here are the lyrics: He thinks that man is me He knew him at a glance! That…
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Continue reading →: Being undone
It feels like it’s been forever, but that’s okay the journey is not measured in how often we spill our beans it’s measured in the daily living – sometimes a triumph and other times a disaster. Today this quote undid me: “Here is what we seek: a compassion that can…
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Continue reading →: Truly Known
I arrived at the grounds before the boy. He and his friends were walking together from school and I stood on the far side of the grass breathing in the crisp air of autumn, soaking in its rich hues. A gravel path lead them to the corner – boys in…
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Continue reading →: The Tiring Work of Restoration
Over five years ago the city where we live was taken beyond broken with earthquakes, one especially. Recently I was driving down a road that is still in need of repair and I felt myself sighing inwardly, anticipating the months of cones and detours and single lanes and 30km p/hr…
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Continue reading →: Happy Mother’s Day
Darling mamas today I am sending you love and thanks for the role you have in the lives of children. For the unseen longings, for the silent tears, for the midnight wakings, for the joys and wonders of motherhood. May we each of us receive grace for the journey –…
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Continue reading →: You Can Buy a Hard Copy of My Book
Holla, Recently I decided to take the plunge and get an ISBN and do a physical print run of my book. Because the book is for children and families it just makes so much more sense for it to be a proper physical book (in my mind). **For those bookish…
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Continue reading →: Bright Hope for Tomorrow
When all the worst stuff happens, and we are reminded that the rains do fall on all, we stand at a cross-road of decision. Do we grieve without Hope or do we grieve as those whose Hope is sure? Because we do grieve, we must grieve. Being a Christian doesn’t…
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Continue reading →: Friday Eleven – for Peace
Friday Blessing: For Peace When sorrows come like waves on the shore and when your world is groaning under the weight of despair, May Peace whisper quiet from the shadows and keep company with your heart in every beat. When justice seems delayed and fairness denied, May Peace give strength…
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I’m Miriam Jessie
Nau mai, haere mai (welcome) from Aotearoa/ New Zealand. I’m an educator, theologian, poet, textile artist, extrovert and lover of the Church. This is a space primarily for Christian poetry and blessing but also reflection. Want to use my work or know more? Please check in via a comment or email.
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