Be More Tree: Sermon for a deacon's ordination

Reciprocal Love and Being Seen with Holy Vision

Preached at the Diocese of Maine Chrism Mass and renewal of baptismal and ordination promises on 8 April 2025 at St Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church in Falmouth, ME.   Based on: John 12: 1-8 AND the work of Dr. Libby Schrader Polczer on the story of Lazarus and his sister Mary.

Be More Tree: Sermon for a deacon's ordination

Preached at St. Margaret's Belfast ME on the occasion of the ordination of the Rev. Deacon Kristen Burkholder. Based on: Jeremiah 1: 4-9 Psalm 139: 1-17 Philippians 2: 1-11 Luke 22: 24-27 AND the extraordinary book Finding the Mother Tree by Dr. Suzanne Simard

Following your inner fire

Sometimes we can worry about finding the "right" path for our lives. This podcast invites you to consider that there are many paths to love, healing, and wholeness - no need to worry about missing "THE ONE!" The guidance you seek comes from the internal, divine spark of fire in each of us.

Coping with sudden change - Habitat for Humanity Devotion & Homeowner Story

In this devotion at the Habitat for Humanity worksite, I reflected on how we respond to those events in our lives that turn things upside down. I hope you'll listen through to the end, when we were blessed by Carina who shares her story of becoming a homeowner. Please excuse the lower quality of her story as she was standing across the room from my microphone.

Together we carry our grief and sorrow

This meditation was offered at a memorial service following the sudden death of a 15-year old boy in our community. He was deeply loved in his family, school, sailing program, swim team, and music studio. His death leaves a gigantic hole in the lives of many people, and hundreds of family and friends gathered to honor Erik and grieve together. Please don't hesitate to reach out through our website [http://www.liminarenewal.com] if you need help carrying your grief. Abundant blessings to you.