Working on the Inn-Side
There are other rooms at the “inn”. Today I’d like to visit the room of hope and see how that room is for you these days.
The Indianapolis community is buzzing with hope about this year being the year for hosting the Super Bowl (without our hapless Colts playing). It didn’t take more than a couple of losses for pessimism to ring in the air about both playing and hosting the Super Bowl. With each additional loss, our hope has changed to who might be the #1 draft pick. Also, we are hopeful that we can be a great host city, maybe even surprise a few skeptics!
A few minutes ago I finished a luncheon with a Grief Support Group. Fifteen people gathered around the table dealing with the realities of loss in their lives. I must tell you HOPE was abounding! There the newly bereaved folk heard people who have been living for more than 6 years with losses that, at the time, were overwhelming.
As you view the “inn-side”, how is your room of hope?
--Ben Keckler
12.22.11
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Daily Devotion - Tuesday, December 21
Remembering the Marginalized
“You who live in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust.’” --Psalm 91:1
If you haven’t heard of Matthew J. T. Stepanek, you need to be introduced. He is a courageous young man. Mattie died about 5 years ago. I want to share a small gift with you, some words this young poet left for us to treasure. First, a few things about this wonderful young man:
• He had a rare form of muscular dystrophy and learned much from his handicap.
• He was wise beyond his years and probably would have preferred being called “handicapable”.
• Starting at age 3 he began composing poetic pieces that touch the heart.
• If you are still looking for Christmas presents, you might want to purchase one of the books. You will not be disappointed.
• Mattie obviously struggled with some difficult things in his life and emerged as a person who embraced today’s key verse. Here is an excerpt from his introduction to his book, Hope through Heartsongs.
“It would be easy for each of us to stay shocked, angry, hurt, or sad
with all the difficult things we face in life.
And even though it is difficult and sometimes
almost overwhelming to examine feelings related to
loss and loneliness and alarming turmoil,
it is the only way we can grow, individually and together.
We cannot let sad or traumatic events, or even acts of terror,
be the death of hope.
In spite of each struggle, we can and will find hope
if we choose to do so.”
Have a blessed day and remember the marginalized during this season.
A prayer: God of this world, help us to see that the hopes and fears of all the years are met as we encounter your presence within. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
12.21.10
“You who live in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust.’” --Psalm 91:1
If you haven’t heard of Matthew J. T. Stepanek, you need to be introduced. He is a courageous young man. Mattie died about 5 years ago. I want to share a small gift with you, some words this young poet left for us to treasure. First, a few things about this wonderful young man:
• He had a rare form of muscular dystrophy and learned much from his handicap.
• He was wise beyond his years and probably would have preferred being called “handicapable”.
• Starting at age 3 he began composing poetic pieces that touch the heart.
• If you are still looking for Christmas presents, you might want to purchase one of the books. You will not be disappointed.
• Mattie obviously struggled with some difficult things in his life and emerged as a person who embraced today’s key verse. Here is an excerpt from his introduction to his book, Hope through Heartsongs.
“It would be easy for each of us to stay shocked, angry, hurt, or sad
with all the difficult things we face in life.
And even though it is difficult and sometimes
almost overwhelming to examine feelings related to
loss and loneliness and alarming turmoil,
it is the only way we can grow, individually and together.
We cannot let sad or traumatic events, or even acts of terror,
be the death of hope.
In spite of each struggle, we can and will find hope
if we choose to do so.”
Have a blessed day and remember the marginalized during this season.
A prayer: God of this world, help us to see that the hopes and fears of all the years are met as we encounter your presence within. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
12.21.10
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Daily Devotion - Thursday, April 29
Infused with Hope
“Hope does not disappoint us,
because God’s love has been poured into our hearts
through the Spirit that has been given to us.”
--From a Letter to believers in Rome
What happens when difficult news comes our way? How do we respond? When change comes at us – and it seems almost non-stop these days – it’s fair to say that life is not as easy as we would like, that challenges are more the standard, that pain is more frequent than we desire. When these times come our way try spending some moments in quiet reflection, allowing hope to infuse the uncomfortable feelings that are growing in our souls.
A number of helpful observations have been preserved over the years about hope. Obviously the quote from Scriptures is a good one. I particularly like the quote from President Washington, especially in these health care reform days. Hopefully you will find some of these helpful as well:
“If you do not hope, you will not find what lies beyond your hopes.”
--Clement of Alexandria
“Hope is the physician of every misery.”
--An Irish Proverb
“There never was night that had no morn.”
--Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
“My heart leaps when I behold a rainbow in the sky.”
--William Wordsworth
“We must never despair; our situation has been compromised before, and it has changed for the better; so I trust it will again.”
--George Washington
A prayer: Infuse me with hope today, especially in the things that feel so hopeless.
--Ben Keckler
04.29.10
“Hope does not disappoint us,
because God’s love has been poured into our hearts
through the Spirit that has been given to us.”
--From a Letter to believers in Rome
What happens when difficult news comes our way? How do we respond? When change comes at us – and it seems almost non-stop these days – it’s fair to say that life is not as easy as we would like, that challenges are more the standard, that pain is more frequent than we desire. When these times come our way try spending some moments in quiet reflection, allowing hope to infuse the uncomfortable feelings that are growing in our souls.
A number of helpful observations have been preserved over the years about hope. Obviously the quote from Scriptures is a good one. I particularly like the quote from President Washington, especially in these health care reform days. Hopefully you will find some of these helpful as well:
“If you do not hope, you will not find what lies beyond your hopes.”
--Clement of Alexandria
“Hope is the physician of every misery.”
--An Irish Proverb
“There never was night that had no morn.”
--Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
“My heart leaps when I behold a rainbow in the sky.”
--William Wordsworth
“We must never despair; our situation has been compromised before, and it has changed for the better; so I trust it will again.”
--George Washington
A prayer: Infuse me with hope today, especially in the things that feel so hopeless.
--Ben Keckler
04.29.10
Monday, January 4, 2010
Daily Devotion - Monday, January 4
To Be a Butterfly
“On the day I called, God answered me,
increasing my strength of soul.”
--Psalm 138:3
I hope everyone had a great holiday season and that you are ready for the challenges and joys of the New Year, 2010.
One of the wonderful books we have in the chaplaincy library is Trina Paulus’ book, Hope for the Flowers. This engaging book talks about the life journey of caterpillars. As we begin this New Year, it feels like the word “Hope” is particularly important. Let’s listen in on a part of a conversation two of the caterpillars are having and then consider how it might apply to the living of 2010:
“It can’t be true!” gasped Yellow (one of the caterpillars). How can I believe there’s a butterfly inside you or me when all I see is a fuzzy worm?” “How does one become a butterfly?” she asked pensively.
“You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.” (The reply from the other caterpillar in their cocoon)
There is a tremendous insight here. May the year of 2010 be a tremendous butterfly year for each of us.
A prayer for the year 2010: God of refreshing possibilities, help me to give up what needs to be so that I can be a butterfly this year. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
01.04.10
“On the day I called, God answered me,
increasing my strength of soul.”
--Psalm 138:3
I hope everyone had a great holiday season and that you are ready for the challenges and joys of the New Year, 2010.
One of the wonderful books we have in the chaplaincy library is Trina Paulus’ book, Hope for the Flowers. This engaging book talks about the life journey of caterpillars. As we begin this New Year, it feels like the word “Hope” is particularly important. Let’s listen in on a part of a conversation two of the caterpillars are having and then consider how it might apply to the living of 2010:
“It can’t be true!” gasped Yellow (one of the caterpillars). How can I believe there’s a butterfly inside you or me when all I see is a fuzzy worm?” “How does one become a butterfly?” she asked pensively.
“You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.” (The reply from the other caterpillar in their cocoon)
There is a tremendous insight here. May the year of 2010 be a tremendous butterfly year for each of us.
A prayer for the year 2010: God of refreshing possibilities, help me to give up what needs to be so that I can be a butterfly this year. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
01.04.10
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Daily Devotion - Wednesday, December 23
Working on the “Inn-Side”
Today I’d like to visit the room of hope and see how that room is for you these days.
Our community has a bit of a buzz circulating these days with hope about this year being the year of the Super Bowl Colts. I am writing this devotion while the 2009-2010 Colts are still undefeated. I sense that a loss will dampen the optimism in the conversation and instead, pessimism will start ringing in the air. But hope will return when the team finishes out the regular season with 14 or so wins.
Weekly I sit at Cancer and Grief Support groups, listening to the heart songs of 50 to 80 people a week. People gather around tables dealing with the realities of cancer and loss in their lives. I must tell you HOPE is present in powerful ways! There are newly diagnosed folk hearing people who have been living for more than 10 years since their cancer treatment began. There are new grievers who hear people talk honestly about the grief journey they've been on for years. People leave group with some light rays of hope!
As you view the “inn-side”, how is your room of hope?
--Ben Keckler
12.23.09
Today I’d like to visit the room of hope and see how that room is for you these days.
Our community has a bit of a buzz circulating these days with hope about this year being the year of the Super Bowl Colts. I am writing this devotion while the 2009-2010 Colts are still undefeated. I sense that a loss will dampen the optimism in the conversation and instead, pessimism will start ringing in the air. But hope will return when the team finishes out the regular season with 14 or so wins.
Weekly I sit at Cancer and Grief Support groups, listening to the heart songs of 50 to 80 people a week. People gather around tables dealing with the realities of cancer and loss in their lives. I must tell you HOPE is present in powerful ways! There are newly diagnosed folk hearing people who have been living for more than 10 years since their cancer treatment began. There are new grievers who hear people talk honestly about the grief journey they've been on for years. People leave group with some light rays of hope!
As you view the “inn-side”, how is your room of hope?
--Ben Keckler
12.23.09
Friday, December 18, 2009
Daily Devotion - Friday, December 18
Law of the Lord
“Happy are those who delight in the law of the Lord
and on God’s law they meditate day and night.”
--Psalm 1:2
When we stop to embrace the “law of the Lord”, we are making a choice that leads to positive surroundings in the midst of all of life’s storms. And, when we meditate on that law of unconditional love, we find an infusion of hope that makes all of life’s uncertainties bearable.
Another comfort card from Max Lucado: “God’s hope pours into your world. Upon the sick, God shines the ray of healing. To the bereaved, the promise of reunion is given. For the dying, God lights the flame of resurrection. To the confused, the light of Scripture is offered.”
This year is coming to an end. Realize that in your life and in your work some rays of the eternal did shine. Meditate on ways you receive God’s unconditional love and HOPE will fill your world. Remember that each day you have an opportunity to demonstrate that God’s everlasting love is always near, thereby filling others with HOPE.
Prayer: In my work and in my leisure, may I delight in your way, O God. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
12.18.09
“Happy are those who delight in the law of the Lord
and on God’s law they meditate day and night.”
--Psalm 1:2
When we stop to embrace the “law of the Lord”, we are making a choice that leads to positive surroundings in the midst of all of life’s storms. And, when we meditate on that law of unconditional love, we find an infusion of hope that makes all of life’s uncertainties bearable.
Another comfort card from Max Lucado: “God’s hope pours into your world. Upon the sick, God shines the ray of healing. To the bereaved, the promise of reunion is given. For the dying, God lights the flame of resurrection. To the confused, the light of Scripture is offered.”
This year is coming to an end. Realize that in your life and in your work some rays of the eternal did shine. Meditate on ways you receive God’s unconditional love and HOPE will fill your world. Remember that each day you have an opportunity to demonstrate that God’s everlasting love is always near, thereby filling others with HOPE.
Prayer: In my work and in my leisure, may I delight in your way, O God. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
12.18.09
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Daily Devotion - Wednesday, April 22
Is It Possible To Have Hope?
What happens when difficult news comes our way? How do we respond? It seems fair to say that life is not as easy as we would like, that challenges are more the standard, that pain is more frequent than we desire. When these times come our way, try spending some moments in quiet reflection, allowing hope to infuse the uncomfortable feelings that grow in our souls. A number of helpful observations have been preserved over the years about hope. Maybe some of these could be helpful as well:
“If you do not hope, you will not find what lies beyond your hopes.”
--Clement of Alexandria
“Hope is the physician of every misery.”
--An Irish Proverb
“There never was night that had no morn.”
--Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
“My heart leaps when I behold a rainbow in the sky.”
--William Wordsworth
“We must never despair; our situation has been compromised before,
and it has changed for the better; so I trust it will again.”
--George Washington
Prayer: Infuse me with hope today, especially in the things that feel so hopeless.
--Ben Keckler
04.22.09
What happens when difficult news comes our way? How do we respond? It seems fair to say that life is not as easy as we would like, that challenges are more the standard, that pain is more frequent than we desire. When these times come our way, try spending some moments in quiet reflection, allowing hope to infuse the uncomfortable feelings that grow in our souls. A number of helpful observations have been preserved over the years about hope. Maybe some of these could be helpful as well:
“If you do not hope, you will not find what lies beyond your hopes.”
--Clement of Alexandria
“Hope is the physician of every misery.”
--An Irish Proverb
“There never was night that had no morn.”
--Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
“My heart leaps when I behold a rainbow in the sky.”
--William Wordsworth
“We must never despair; our situation has been compromised before,
and it has changed for the better; so I trust it will again.”
--George Washington
Prayer: Infuse me with hope today, especially in the things that feel so hopeless.
--Ben Keckler
04.22.09
Friday, December 19, 2008
Daily Devotions - Friday, December 19
Finding Hope
“You who live in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust.”
--Psalm 91:1
If you haven’t heard of Matthew J. T. Stepanek, you need to be introduced. He is a courageous young man, not even in his teens. He has a rare form of muscular dystrophy and has learned so much from his handicap that he should be called “handicapable”. Starting at age 3 he began composing poetic pieces that touch the heart. If you are still looking for Christmas presents, you might want to purchase one of the books. You will not be disappointed.
Mattie has obviously struggled with some difficult things in his life and has emerged as a person who embraces today’s key verse. Here is an excerpt from his introduction to his latest book, Hope through Heartsongs:
It would be easy for each of us to stay shocked, angry, hurt, or sad with all the difficult things we face in life. And even though it is difficult and sometimes almost overwhelming to examine feelings related to loss and loneliness and alarming turmoil, it is the only way we can grow, individually and together. We cannot let sad or traumatic events, or even acts of terror, be the death of hope. In spite of each struggle, we can and will find hope if we choose to do so.
Have a blessed day and a good weekend.
A prayer: God of this world, help us to see that the hopes and fears of all the years are met as we encounter your presence within. Amen.
Ben Keckler
12.19.08
“You who live in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust.”
--Psalm 91:1
If you haven’t heard of Matthew J. T. Stepanek, you need to be introduced. He is a courageous young man, not even in his teens. He has a rare form of muscular dystrophy and has learned so much from his handicap that he should be called “handicapable”. Starting at age 3 he began composing poetic pieces that touch the heart. If you are still looking for Christmas presents, you might want to purchase one of the books. You will not be disappointed.
Mattie has obviously struggled with some difficult things in his life and has emerged as a person who embraces today’s key verse. Here is an excerpt from his introduction to his latest book, Hope through Heartsongs:
It would be easy for each of us to stay shocked, angry, hurt, or sad with all the difficult things we face in life. And even though it is difficult and sometimes almost overwhelming to examine feelings related to loss and loneliness and alarming turmoil, it is the only way we can grow, individually and together. We cannot let sad or traumatic events, or even acts of terror, be the death of hope. In spite of each struggle, we can and will find hope if we choose to do so.
Have a blessed day and a good weekend.
A prayer: God of this world, help us to see that the hopes and fears of all the years are met as we encounter your presence within. Amen.
Ben Keckler
12.19.08
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Daily Devotions - Wednesday, April 16
Having Hope
“Hope does not disappoint us,
because God’s love has been poured into our hearts
through the Spirit that has been given to us. ”
--from a Letter to believers in Rome
What happens when difficult news comes our way? How do we respond? It seems fair to say that life is not as easy as we would like, that challenges are more the standard, that pain is more frequent than we desire. When these times come our way try spending some moments in quiet reflection, allowing hope to infuse the uncomfortable feelings that are growing in our souls. A number of helpful observations have been preserved over the years about hope. Maybe some of these could be helpful as well:
“If you do not hope, you will not find what lies beyond your hopes.”
--Clement of Alexandria
“Hope is the physician of every misery.”
--An Irish Proverb
“There never was night that had no morn.”
--Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
“My heart leaps when I behold a rainbow in the sky.”--William Wordsworth
“We must never despair; our situation has been compromised before, and it has changed for the better; so I trust it will again.”
--George Washington
A prayer: Infuse me with hope today, especially in the things that feel so hopeless.
Ben Keckler
04.16.08
“Hope does not disappoint us,
because God’s love has been poured into our hearts
through the Spirit that has been given to us. ”
--from a Letter to believers in Rome
What happens when difficult news comes our way? How do we respond? It seems fair to say that life is not as easy as we would like, that challenges are more the standard, that pain is more frequent than we desire. When these times come our way try spending some moments in quiet reflection, allowing hope to infuse the uncomfortable feelings that are growing in our souls. A number of helpful observations have been preserved over the years about hope. Maybe some of these could be helpful as well:
“If you do not hope, you will not find what lies beyond your hopes.”
--Clement of Alexandria
“Hope is the physician of every misery.”
--An Irish Proverb
“There never was night that had no morn.”
--Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
“My heart leaps when I behold a rainbow in the sky.”--William Wordsworth
“We must never despair; our situation has been compromised before, and it has changed for the better; so I trust it will again.”
--George Washington
A prayer: Infuse me with hope today, especially in the things that feel so hopeless.
Ben Keckler
04.16.08
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Daily Devotions - Tuesday, February 19
Mystery and Hope
“Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.
From the end of the earth I call to you, when my heart is faint.
Lead me to a rock that is higher than I.”
--Psalm 61: 1, 2
Today’s devotions are in the form of a prayer focusing on themes of mystery and hope.
Be with us through all the unknown days lying before us:
Days when the black of night settles early in the west,
Days when the strong white of winter comes from the north,
Days when we look for the red of sunrise in the east,
Days when the yellow noonday sun lingers longer in the south.
Touch us that we may trust you and be strong,
That we may grow in union with all our sister and brothers,
That we may see more deeply into ourselves.
Grant us a vision of your mystery and a vision of ourselves.
Teach us authenticity and may we answer you with honesty, generosity and bravery.
Grant us understanding that life does not end; life does change.
Fill us with a deep, deep hope in your unending faithfulness to this world you love. Amen.
Ben Keckler
02.19.08
“Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.
From the end of the earth I call to you, when my heart is faint.
Lead me to a rock that is higher than I.”
--Psalm 61: 1, 2
Today’s devotions are in the form of a prayer focusing on themes of mystery and hope.
Be with us through all the unknown days lying before us:
Days when the black of night settles early in the west,
Days when the strong white of winter comes from the north,
Days when we look for the red of sunrise in the east,
Days when the yellow noonday sun lingers longer in the south.
Touch us that we may trust you and be strong,
That we may grow in union with all our sister and brothers,
That we may see more deeply into ourselves.
Grant us a vision of your mystery and a vision of ourselves.
Teach us authenticity and may we answer you with honesty, generosity and bravery.
Grant us understanding that life does not end; life does change.
Fill us with a deep, deep hope in your unending faithfulness to this world you love. Amen.
Ben Keckler
02.19.08
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Daily Devotions - Wednesday, January 2
Hope For 2008?
“Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path.
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
Psalm 27: 11, 14
One of the wonderful books we have in the chaplaincy library is Trina Paulus’ book, "Hope for the Flowers." This engaging book talks about the life journey of caterpillars. As we begin this New Year, it feels like the word “Hope” is particularly important. Yesterday, we heard a part of Yellow’s conversation with another caterpillar. Today Yellow has decided to risk changing from a fuzzy worm to the process of becoming a butterfly. Enjoy this snippet from Yellow’s life and consider how it might apply to the living of 2008:
"For courage Yellow hung right beside the other cocoon and began to spin her own. 'Imagine, I didn’t even know I could do this. That’s some encouragement that I’m on the right track. If I have inside me the stuff to make cocoons—maybe the stuff of butterflies is there too.'”
May today be a level path day for you. May today be a day when you, like Yellow, take courage, allowing that God-given “stuff” to spin forth from your life. If we all take that risk, 2008 will be more than we can think or imagine.
A prayer for the year 2008:
God of refreshing possibilities,
Encourage me to use the gifts I have,
Allow me to emerge with new vitality this year. Amen.
Ben Keckler
01.02.08
“Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path.
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
Psalm 27: 11, 14
One of the wonderful books we have in the chaplaincy library is Trina Paulus’ book, "Hope for the Flowers." This engaging book talks about the life journey of caterpillars. As we begin this New Year, it feels like the word “Hope” is particularly important. Yesterday, we heard a part of Yellow’s conversation with another caterpillar. Today Yellow has decided to risk changing from a fuzzy worm to the process of becoming a butterfly. Enjoy this snippet from Yellow’s life and consider how it might apply to the living of 2008:
"For courage Yellow hung right beside the other cocoon and began to spin her own. 'Imagine, I didn’t even know I could do this. That’s some encouragement that I’m on the right track. If I have inside me the stuff to make cocoons—maybe the stuff of butterflies is there too.'”
May today be a level path day for you. May today be a day when you, like Yellow, take courage, allowing that God-given “stuff” to spin forth from your life. If we all take that risk, 2008 will be more than we can think or imagine.
A prayer for the year 2008:
God of refreshing possibilities,
Encourage me to use the gifts I have,
Allow me to emerge with new vitality this year. Amen.
Ben Keckler
01.02.08
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Daily Devotions - Tuesday, January 1
Hope For 2008?
“On the day I called, God answered me,
increasing my strength of soul.”
--Psalm 138:3
One of the wonderful books we have in the chaplaincy library is Trina Paulus’ book, Hope for the Flowers. This engaging book talks about the life journey of caterpillars. As we begin this New Year, it feels like the word “Hope” is particularly important. Let’s listen in on a part of a conversation two of the caterpillars are having and then consider how it might apply to 2008:
“It can’t be true!” gasped Yellow (one of the caterpillars). How can I believe there’s a butterfly inside you or me when all I see is a fuzzy worm?” “How does one become a butterfly?” she asked pensively.
“You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a
caterpillar.” (The reply from the other caterpillar in their cocoon)
It feels like there is a tremendous insight in this conversation. May the year of 2008 be a tremendous butterfly year for each of us, individually and collectively.
A prayer for the year 2008:
God of refreshing possibilities, Help me to give up what needs to be so that I can be a butterfly this year. Amen.
Ben Keckler
01.01.08
“On the day I called, God answered me,
increasing my strength of soul.”
--Psalm 138:3
One of the wonderful books we have in the chaplaincy library is Trina Paulus’ book, Hope for the Flowers. This engaging book talks about the life journey of caterpillars. As we begin this New Year, it feels like the word “Hope” is particularly important. Let’s listen in on a part of a conversation two of the caterpillars are having and then consider how it might apply to 2008:
“It can’t be true!” gasped Yellow (one of the caterpillars). How can I believe there’s a butterfly inside you or me when all I see is a fuzzy worm?” “How does one become a butterfly?” she asked pensively.
“You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a
caterpillar.” (The reply from the other caterpillar in their cocoon)
It feels like there is a tremendous insight in this conversation. May the year of 2008 be a tremendous butterfly year for each of us, individually and collectively.
A prayer for the year 2008:
God of refreshing possibilities, Help me to give up what needs to be so that I can be a butterfly this year. Amen.
Ben Keckler
01.01.08
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