A Contemplative’s Journey

Debora Ragland Buerk
The Write Stuff
Looking at life from a different POV.

For more than a year, I’ve served as curator and editor for Selah Center‘s blog “Here & Now.” For the next six weeks until Easter, I’ll be working full time there curating and editing that blog for a special series “Here & Now, A Contemplative’s Journey.” So while you won’t necessarily be hearing from me as The Write Stuff you can ponder and enjoy this contemplative blog. I hope you enjoy the Here & Now blog on WordPress.

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Here & Now

An Invitation to Pause, Encounter, and Grow together.

The Singing of Angels.
March 25, 2023 by Debora Ragland Buerk
To wrap up this fifth week of Advent, here are Howard Thurman's thoughts on the singing of angels. It's an excerpt from Selah Center's book, "Reflections: A Journey through Lent into Easter." Get your copy now. This is the 28th day of Lent. –D.B., Editor… Continue reading The Singing of Angels. →
Collects-style Prayers.
March 24, 2023 by directorselah
For Lent Day 27, Mary Pandiani shares some of the writings from a recent Gig Harbor Gathering Hub called Collects style poetry. Learn more about Gathering Hubs.… Continue reading Collects-style Prayers. →
Why Do You Weep?
March 23, 2023 by Beth Griffith
"Woman, why do you weep? Who are you looking for?" asks Jesus in John 20:11-15. Today Beth Griffith writes an imaginative response from Mary's POV. This is the 26th day of Lent.… Continue reading Why Do You Weep? →
In Memoriam.
March 22, 2023 by Debora Ragland Buerk
In Memoriam. We remember Steve McPhail, who passed last week. And, a poem entitled "For Collective Grief."–Debora Buerk, Editor… Continue reading In Memoriam. →
After Weeks of Snow, Ice, and Rain.
March 21, 2023 by listening2gether
Inspired by Numbers 6:24-26, Sherry Roscoe offers this poem, "After Weeks of Snow, Rain. & Ice." This is Day 24 of Lent.… Continue reading After Weeks of Snow, Ice, and Rain. →
Pneuma. In Memoriam.
March 20, 2023 by cristóbal
Lent Day 23. As we continue to mourn Steve McPhail, Chris Ball shares one of his indescribable poems. He takes complex concepts such as Pneuma and weaves poetry through them. Thanks, Chris. … Continue reading Pneuma. In Memoriam. →
Living Hope & In Memoriam.
March 18, 2023 by Debora Ragland Buerk
Lent Day 22. As we remember Steve McPhail, take hope in today's post from 1 Peter 1:3 an excerpt from "Reflections: A Journey through Lent into Easter." … Continue reading Living Hope & In Memoriam. →
Truth.
March 17, 2023 by debbt
Lent Day 21. Take an imaginary walk with Selah Companion Debbie Tripp, through her poem "Truth." And we offer an Irish Blessing in honor of the day.–D.B. editor… Continue reading Truth. →
Divine Embrace.
March 16, 2023 by Beth Griffith
Beth Griffith was inspired to write today's poem from a photo she took in the Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada. May you be inspired as well on this 20th day of Lent.… Continue reading Divine Embrace. →
Dusty Road.
March 15, 2023 by directorselah
"For Lent," writes Mary Pandiani, "I’m on a journey to become more acquainted with Jesus. Someone I’ve grown up with all my life, yet I’m often blind to how Jesus shows up as a human with whom I can relate." See how Mary recalls a memory to help her on her quest. Enjoy reading the […]

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