Day: May 7, 2011

New life….

I feel like I came out of the Journey retreat and Spring has sprung!

I took a walk today and saw flowers blooming, trees budding, grass is greener and the air smells fresh.

I came home and opened all my windows and wondered if the season has finally arrived when the windows can remain open.

I love Spring and we have waited a long time for it, but in some fashion, that makes it all the sweeter!

I was struck by the beauty of new life!

At the end of our journey retreat, four people came forward to be baptized in Lake Michigan. It was a glorious moment and delightful to be able to witness. The imagery of immersion baptism very much reminds me of new life! I have included the link to the video if you would like to witness this Amazing Grace moment from your home!

http://openheartsministry.blogspot.com/2011/05/moments-from-journey.html

Tonight I am thankful I can celebrate new life in more than one way!

I leave you with one of my favorite pictures from the week. A picture of a father celebrating the baptism and life of his son….and both are dear and wonderful people in my life’s journey!

One story at a time….

Tonight we wrapped up the Journey Retreat. It was a good week and my entire group is going home different than when they came. We worked hard as a group looking at Story. I love story work because when a story is looked at and themes and events that surround the story are unpacked, clarity is found. Open Hearts Ministry is not a ministry that encourages people to live in the past. Actually it is very different than that. It is not uncommon to ask someone if it is life-giving to choose to stay a victim in a situation or what lie is being believed when someone chooses silence?

Open Hearts has a new mission statement…..

Love God

Love each other

One story at a time.

There will be another journey retreat in early fall. If anyone would like more information on attending, please let me know!

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