Respect Origins. Chuvarcharitam, Kerala Wall Murals once adorned only the most sacred of spaces on temple walls. Inspirational, gorgeously stunning, fine in their detail and epitomies of refinement in their balance of color and delicate nuances even as a single figure contains zillions or minute details symbolic and authentic to a culture deeply rooted in…

Originally posted on Laura Carey: The lead up to Christmas is always my favourite time of year, and having spent time researching and developing new eco-friendly habits, I’m hoping to extend that to Christmas time too. Every year the UK creates 30% more waste than usual during the festive period. The majority of this waste…

Originally posted on Three Spires Benefice: God of HopeBe with us on our Advent journeybe with us in our gatheringAnd in our travelling together,Be with us in our worshipAnd in our praying together,Be with us on this Advent journey of hope. This Advent timeWe remember Mary and Joseph,Giving thanks for their faithfulness,Courage and obedience,Stepping out…

Originally posted on Longreads: Tristan McConnell‘s recent essay at Emergence Magazine just might be the deep breath you need amid your busy week and a chaotic, never-ending cycle of news. In “Illuminating Kirinyaga,” McConnell takes us on a journey into the shrinking forests of Mount Kenya and writes about the land, coexistence, and the people who…

Originally posted on My Pastoral Ponderings: I am pleased to share this guest post by my daughter, Katie Laurence, a second-year seminary student at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, California. I am pleased to share this not just because it is written by my daughter, but because I found it to be a thought-provoking…

Originally posted on TRUMPETER'S CALL: The clouds have completely shrouded our World and have not revealed all that is within their folds, as they swirl twist and settle into place.  I recognize there is confusion among those in my presence however I recognize this is quite widespread, there is an uneasy and unsettling feeling permeating the…

Originally posted on MiddleMe: Once again, many countries are back into lockdown. For most parts, I think people are getting used to staying at home and finding awesome things to occupy themselves. Working from home ain’t that bad anymore. One of the major setbacks in working remotely is the fact that you can’t make work…

Originally posted on Create-a-holic Writer: Always experimenting with my crochet hook, I decided to make myself a snowman. I didn’t follow a pattern—just winged it. I didn’t write down specifics, but I’ll describe the basics below. First, using a 6 mm hook, white worsted weight yarn, and the single crochet stitch, I crocheted two “snowballs”…