Erie Chapman
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Days 224-227 – Ancestral Gifts
Mary Lees Davis was my maternal great grandmother & mother of Ellen Murbach. What childhood memories of relatives are tucked in the attic of your memory? Which of your ancestors were caregivers? Continue reading
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Days 132-136 – The Enemies of Presence
The most soul-enriching path is the hardest to choose: It is to sit with Fear. Watch it. Befriend it as a teacher that will illuminate truth. To listen to it as a guide to the Love we were meant to… Continue reading
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Days 130-131 Faith, Hope, Love
In this week’s beautiful tribute to his mother, Erie Chapman, asked,” from whom did you learn love?” On this Mother’s Day weekend three wonderful women come to my mind. Faith: Vibrant, charismatic, lover of life and giver of joy; her… Continue reading
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Days 88-89 Fields of Compassion
In recent years our planet has increasingly been strained by destructive fires, floods, earthquakes, poverty and famine. This has led to millions of people fleeing their homes to escape conditions incompatible with life, including war, bloodshed and torture. In unprecedented… Continue reading
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Days 13-17 – One Who Raised The Light
Marcy Alton had a presence that lit-up hearts. When you enter a room does the “light” go up or down? Do others feel pleased or afraid? Confident or unsure? Loving or fearful? Continue reading
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Days 289-290 On Any Given Day
As I read Erie Chapman’s meaningful reflection this week it sparked and rekindled a cherished memory. I recall caring for a kind and gentle woman who I shall call Helen. She accompanies me on my life’s journey. The beauty of… Continue reading
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Days 208-209 Rest In God
Throughout antiquity hummingbirds have stirred the imagination with legends and folklore that are steeped in meaning and wonder. Images of these delicate winged beings are seen as healers and the bearers of love, good luck and joy in the Native… Continue reading
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Days 303: A Reflection on Time
A Reflection on Time A man of extraordinary talents, Erie Chapman is a composer, artist, filmmaker, lover of Beauty, author, attorney, health care leader and visionary. I wish to dedicate this reflection to Reverend Erie Chapman during this Pastoral Week in… Continue reading
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Days 230-231 A Summer Garden
Leaves and Blossoms Along the Way: A Poem by Mary Oliver If you’re John Muir you want trees to live among. If you’re Emily, a garden will do. Try to find the right place for yourself. If you can’t find… Continue reading
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