All the Wonders

Jul 131 min read

Resilient

I sit down to write And no words come. I am tired, Discouraged, Overwhelmed by the never-ending Reports of disasters and tragedies....

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betharichardson

Feb 11 min read

Offer It All to Love

I am out of balance. Overwhelmed with worry about the sorrows of this world. I am tipping over into fear. Concerned that I won't know how...

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betharichardson

Jan 11 min read

A Prayer for a New Year

For a new year, A new day, A new moment We give thanks. We yearn for Happiness and prosperity, Joy and love, All the while knowing That...

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betharichardson

Dec 31, 20231 min read

On the Eve of a New Year

With gratitude for this day for this year for this life. May I be open to memories, good and bad, celebrating the things I have learned,...

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betharichardson

Dec 2, 20222 min read

Grateful

I’m grateful. So very, very, very grateful. Grateful – in a way that this little word can’t contain. (You know those languages that have...

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betharichardson

Nov 15, 20222 min read

Celebrating the Retirement of Rev. Beth A. Richardson

Reposted from UpperRoom.org. The Upper Room will honor the retirement of Rev. Beth A. Richardson on November 30, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. CST...

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betharichardson

Feb 20, 20221 min read

The Great Backyard Bird Count

This weekend was "The Great Backyard Bird Count." I pulled out my binoculars, bird book, and piece of paper to write down all the birds I...

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betharichardson

Jan 1, 20221 min read

This Year

This year, may we be kind. May we be brave. May we be resilient. May we listen More than we talk. May we give More than we take. May we...

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betharichardson

Dec 1, 20211 min read

My Dream Job

Thirty five years ago today - December 1, 1986 - I started my dream job at The Upper Room. And, thirty five years later, I am still...

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betharichardson

Aug 22, 20211 min read

I Ate an Apple

Who can pass it by? A tree loaded with fresh fruit. Poor Eve. Not a chance.

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betharichardson

Jun 14, 20211 min read

Solitude

Let the noises fall away The chaos and clatter in my ears my brain my heart All this hubbub in my mind This turmoil in my spirit Let it...

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betharichardson

Jun 25, 20191 min read

This Holy Place

I have been content to be here in the mountains. Watching, walking, writing. What a gift to get away, to hold solitude. To sleep and wake...

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betharichardson

Jun 22, 20191 min read

Taking Root

This morning I saw wildflowers blooming, Rooted in the cleft of a rock. Petals waved like Delicate violet water spouts. How can it be?...

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betharichardson

Aug 22, 20181 min read

Broken Wide Open

As soon as we laid eyes on you  Our hearts rushed in, unprotected,  Held captive by you  With your bright, smiling eyes. Even with your...

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betharichardson

Jul 12, 20151 min read

Send Your Blessing

To those who wake, Send your blessing. To those who travel, Send your blessing. To those who are in trouble, Send your blessing. To those...

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