Tag Archives: Christianity

Tillers of the soil

Posted on March 16, 2020 by eteal

They come Dancing through the meadow Covered with seeds of possibilities, Spanish Needles, beggars ticks, Carolina Geraniums, And all the splurges, Purslane delicacies drape across silky fur, Goose grass also called cleavers And Chickweed And then they dig Deep into … Continue reading →

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Souls: Who Gets Them….

Posted on August 26, 2019 by eteal

Because of my ministry with animals and my involvement in animal assisted interventions, very week someone asks me if i think that pets go to heaven… so rather than give glib answers, i decided to delve deeply into the question…. … Continue reading →

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RISE UP!

Posted on April 22, 2019 by eteal

Rise Up! A sermon for Spring, for Passover, for Easter and Hope delivered at All Souls Unitarian Universalist of Putnam, in Palatka, Florida April 21, 2019 The reading was Maya Angelous’s Rise Up The Story for the Ages was … Continue reading →

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trust

Posted on February 21, 2018 by eteal

last Sunday i had the honor of the pulpit at All Souls Unitarian Universalist of Putnam County it was one of the most difficult services i have ever done. The Story for all Ages came to me in a journey … Continue reading →

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Thoughts and prayers

Posted on November 6, 2017 by eteal

As a minister, I am often asked for my thoughts and prayers… and am often called to offer my thoughts and prayers… today is no different… I wish it was.. My thoughts and prayers? We have a problem in this … Continue reading →

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Sibling Rivalry

Posted on August 21, 2017 by eteal

I had the honor of being in the pulpit at All Souls Unitarian Universalist of Putnam County, telling sacred stories and important ones – and a sermon:

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Peace

Posted on August 17, 2017 by eteal

Peace is possible. Trust it.

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advice from Ruth

Posted on November 20, 2016 by eteal

https://youtu.be/7oNtD28nYBQ Advice from Ruth Rend your clothes Moan Tear Yell Yank Wail in sorrow and in denial, Let no one deny you your pain Let no one deny you your mourning Let know one deny you your fears … Continue reading →

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College or Trade school?

Posted on September 7, 2016 by eteal

all roads lead to Rome? no, all roads lead to the Divine….. (though some may take the long way around…) so yes, all roads lead to Roam, but they also lead us Home.

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spilt

Posted on September 1, 2016 by eteal

spilt ink or milk or tongue, no use crying or getting angry – no need for shame or blame. ask for guidance, trust in the learning, for Thou art with me.

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