Category Archives: Reflections

Presenced & Prepared

Dear One, I’ve had a postcard on my refrigerator for possibly a dozen years now. Have I mentioned this before? In ever-enlarging white lettering that stands out against a dark blue background, it reads: Jennifer GehmanAre youREADY? Last week I … Continue reading

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Meet the Moment

Dear One, I was engaged in the practice of examen with some soul friends the other day. Our facilitator asked rich & beautiful questions that I really wanted to answer, but I kept drawing a blank. This happened on every single question … Continue reading

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What is revealed for the church in the pandemic

This message was shared by Luke Charles on Sunday September 26, 2021. Scripture Reading: Rom 14:13-23 It may seem like a long, long time ago, but let’s try to put ourselves in the situation we found ourselves in during March … Continue reading

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A Peace that Presides

Dear One, If you could meet one of your ancestors, who would you choose? I was recently asked by my Mama’s pastor to preach on the life of my 10th-Great Grandfather, Rev. Paul Gerhardt. This turned out to be a … Continue reading

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Return to Center

Dear One, What throws you off-center? Schedule changes? Grief and loss? Anxiety or worry? The words, needs, or emotions of another? Unexpected upheavals in family, job, health, or home? I’ve been tossed about this week. The residual vertigo from the TIA that came … Continue reading

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Calm & Courageous

Dear One, It’s Thursday as I sit here writing this. I was just texting with a childhood friend of mine and learned that her tomorrow holds a dentist appointment, followed by a chemo treatment, topped off with her 2nd Covid … Continue reading

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The Sending Shore

Dear One, Do you have a leaving ritual? Ours began with my grandparents, Paul and Isabel. Whenever we’d leave their home they’d stand, hands on the hood of our car, smiling at us through the windshield. Then, with 5 or … Continue reading

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Redirected Resources

Dear One, Last week I told you I couldn’t find my words. Turns out I was looking in the wrong place, but I didn’t know that just yet. A dear friend asked, “Do you know where your words went? Do … Continue reading

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Gracious Words

Dear One, I began a spiritual practice this week of talking to myself, of mumbling under my breath, and I’m here to invite you do the same (I don’t want to be the only oddball out there?). It all began when … Continue reading

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We Can Release

Dear One, We can release things into the dark. This is what I’m learning.  A month or so ago I took part in a Soul Deep art experience led by my fantastically creative friend, Leanne Shawler. A very fortunate small group of us … Continue reading

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