Category Archives: Stories of Home

A Joy for Ever

Posted on July 3, 2024 by lettersfromheartscontent

As I rode my bike this morning I knew I was experiencing that rare gift: a perfect day. These are the long idyllic days of Vermont, when the sun saunters up the vast parabola and down to the golden hour. … Continue reading →

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Review of Kindred Spirits by John F. Harrison

Posted on January 8, 2024 by lettersfromheartscontent

Kindred Spirits: Book Two of Solid Rock Survivors by John F Harrison My rating: 5 of 5 stars John F. Harrison certainly deals with “tough issues and thorny questions Christians often face but rarely discuss”, as he says in his … Continue reading →

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Walker Tale #13 Sophia’s Story

Posted on September 10, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

“Sophia!” said Walker. “Why aren’t you coming?” “Oh Walker,” she said, “I have to keep going. I never told you –because, by the way, you never asked– that I have a mission from the King.” This is how Sophia’s journey … Continue reading →

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Walker Tale #12 An Unexpected Turn

Posted on September 3, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

It was late and the sacred fire was just a glow among the coals. People in the group bent over the fire with their open ember box in hand and swept a coal into it before putting it in their … Continue reading →

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How dare you?

Posted on May 12, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

I should write what I know. What qualifies me to get in the head of a boy? Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time

Posted on May 4, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

This Sunday I launch The Walker Tales on my church when I do my third Children’s message. The Walker Tales is a series of stories that follow Blind Bill who becomes Walker on his journey to become a servant in … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Calling a Community Dance

Posted on April 24, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

Like every other elementary school student who grew up in the 1960s I first learned of square dancing in Phys Ed. I rather liked dancing with some of the boys but I understand if their memories of dancing with me … Continue reading →

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Too Many Choices

Posted on April 24, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

written November 2022; update will follow So, it turns out that when you leave a job and end a career, you have a lot more decisions to make about how to spend time! And it turns out I am the … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Sea from Wells Beach, Maine

Posted on April 17, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

The sea moves endlessly in faceted planes that swell and fall. She reflects light and we reflect upon her. Continue reading →

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A Big Ol’ Texas Palm Sunday

Posted on April 2, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

Children’s message for April 2, 2023 Imagine the State of Texas gets so big and powerful that it conquers Vermont and sets up an occupation. Texans flock up to pretty little Vermont and build big houses and hire Vermonters to … Continue reading →

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