Category Archives: Devotion

It is good, Lord, to be here

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Sue Edison-Swift

The last Sunday before the season of Lent begins, many congregations observe the Transfiguration of Our Lord—the mountaintop high for Jesus and three of his disciples—as told in  Mark, the 9th chapter. I love Peter. I love that even when Peter … Continue reading →

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Living Hope

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

“Living Hope: Funeral Hymns and Scripture,” a Women of the ELCA program I wrote and compiled, is now online and ready to download. In addition to group activities, individuals will find inspiration in the personal reflections (see pp. 6, 18-23) and … Continue reading →

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Tempted to give up on Lent

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

Long ago, I gave up giving up for Lent. Don’t get me wrong; I know that fasting and self-denial are profound spiritual disciplines. I also know that I did it wrong. My weak attempts at giving up during Lent ended … Continue reading →

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Kagemulo’s hopes

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

Outside, the sun was beyond bright and the day was hot.  Inside, sitting on a carpet of grasses, the main room of the two-room home was dark and cool. Paul and I were in Tanzania as part of an 2004 … Continue reading →

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Annie’s Song of Community

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Sue Edison-Swift

Paul recorded four-year-old Annie singing a made-up song, a song we’ve come to call “Annie’s song of Community.” Find the video clip at http://bit.ly/SongofCommunity. Annie’s Song of Community Hello, hello, how are you doing? Hello, hello, hello! How are you … Continue reading →

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