tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post5553157087546063582..comments2024-03-25T10:07:31.278-07:00Comments on There is no such thing as a God-forsaken town: Spiritual Journey First Thursday: Spirit of SpringRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-44302633844520727982019-05-03T15:50:56.019-07:002019-05-03T15:50:56.019-07:00What a thought provoking post, Ruth. I like the id...What a thought provoking post, Ruth. I like the idea, as others have mentioned, to be where the bones are. I also love these words you shared from Jonathan Martin: "Easter is good news for every blade of grass & every nursing home, every animal on a farm & every angry atheist, every cell & grain of sand." I am so grateful for the good news of Easter, for these words from the prayer you shared: "...we come hungry for joy, ready for awe, desperate for Easter hope. Baptize us in wonder again, risen God." <br />So much to think about in your post.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-53052453632482788042019-05-02T19:00:12.841-07:002019-05-02T19:00:12.841-07:00What powerful words, Ruth! What a challenge: "...What powerful words, Ruth! What a challenge: "Be where the bones are and breathe out all the life you have been given and watch them start to clatter and rattle..." There is nothing greater than to see God bring to life what is dead. When I finished reading your post, the words from Acts 17 -- "in him we live and move and have our being" -- danced through my rejoicing heart. Blessings to you! Alice Ninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302512837699702430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-26096563142008837252019-05-02T09:58:39.786-07:002019-05-02T09:58:39.786-07:00"If I didn't believe in the resurrection,..."If I didn't believe in the resurrection, I wouldn't be able to go on. Because I do believe in it, I can." It's the all there is about life, and truly the only way I feel able to go on. And I, too, as Irene, also loved "be where the bones are" - it's the only way and place to see the miracles.<br />Stunning post today, thank you!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-49645350463953131522019-05-02T08:12:43.610-07:002019-05-02T08:12:43.610-07:00Ruth: Thank you so much for sharing this post. It...Ruth: Thank you so much for sharing this post. It is true! We often think we are in control when we are not. God alone can bring resurrection. Blessings to you, in your reliance on God, in each step of your day, and on your steadfast faith. Continued prayers.Karen Eastlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778112838401454642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-66889353619794837442019-05-02T06:49:26.952-07:002019-05-02T06:49:26.952-07:00Ruth, your post was powerful and thought-provoking...Ruth, your post was powerful and thought-provoking. I happily went from link to link trying to absorb as much spiritual goodness as possible. Your last line brought me to a sense of wonderment: ""Resurrection is God's responsibility." That's the Spirit of Spring. We can't do a thing to make winter go away, or to bring life from death. But God can." Can is truly the Supreme Being. The world and the eco-system may be changing but He is remains constant. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26800186.post-91180967791450447442019-05-02T05:25:28.073-07:002019-05-02T05:25:28.073-07:00Dear Ruth, I am in love with "be where the bo...Dear Ruth, I am in love with "be where the bones are." I love that phrase so much. And also the fact of our internal weather not necessarily corresponding with outside -- which can be a good thing and also a disappointing thing. Thank you for your rich, thoughtful post, as ever. xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.com