Tag Archives: Year A Proper 14

Walking on water

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Rosalind C Hughes

Heartracing like the tideebbing and flowing withoutvolition, permissionbattering this vesselbattered by the moonand its phasesfading Do not be afraidof ghostsconjured of foamand fearsome prayer on the cusp of translation Takea stepmy handmy life and let it betake heartthe storm by … Continue reading →

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Walking on water

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Rosalind C Hughes

Walking on water: skipping faith like pebbles … Continue reading →

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But deliver us from evil

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Rosalind C Hughes

On our last night there, a storm rolled in. Rolled, as in went through the motions of a steamroller. Continue reading →

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Year A Proper 14: baby steps / beyond the boat

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Rosalind C Hughes

Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught Peter. Have you ever seen a young child learning to walk for the first time? It spends a long time standing still, holding onto the furniture, until it is sure that its … Continue reading →

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