Tag Archives: Ecuador

Prayer for Quito, Ecuador

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Maren

God, we pray for all your people of Quitoin the aftermath of the landslidethrough the streets of the capital. Tenderly hold those who grievetheir sudden terrible losses. Strengthen those who carefor the hospitalized,especially those in critical condition. Give courage to … Continue reading →

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For Ecuador and for Japan

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Maren

God is in the bee and the monarch, but God is not in the earthquake. God is in the rescuers sifting through Pedernales debris, digging through Kumamoto mudslides, but God is not in the earthquake. God is in the child … Continue reading →

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Every Place on Earth is Thin

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Maren

Originally posted on Life Beyond Books:
Back in the days when I was actively producing novels and teaching at writing conferences across the country, I tried to impress upon would-be writers the importance of white space on the page. Shorter…

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August 27, 2012 … 92 days since Pentecost and we are still listening to voices!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Maren

Barbara Van Ausdall is a gifted poet, musician and songwriter. A number of her resources are in the book Gifts in Open Hands including the song “Minga” which she wrote in Ecuador with its music based on the word minga … Continue reading →

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