Traveling by night We saw the hawk Capture her prey and Take wing, Guarding her secrets, Treasuring her life For its own sake For her own reasons. Arriving at our cabin, We cherished our own treasures, Talked of our own loves, Discussed our own worries and Slept to our own dreams. We were no wiser… Read more
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Traveling by night We saw the hawk Capture her prey and Take wing, Guarding her secrets, Treasuring her life For its own sake For her own reasons. Arriving at our cabin, We cherished our own treasures, Talked of our own loves, Discussed our own worries and Slept to our own dreams. We were no wiser… Read more
Pastor’s Pondering 03/16/2022
A benediction for St. Patrick Let those who have never known hunger Set down their forks. Let those who have never known cruelty Go as a stranger, alone, to a far place where they speak a different tongue. Let those who have never known pain Don boot and gloves, take up their shovels and dig… Read more
Pastor’s Pondering 03/09/2022
Without searching long I see much trouble in our world- So much wrong That ought not be, So little right Because we have not chosen To live humanely. But in a world of neglect and indifference I saw you speak greetings To a homeless man. In a world at war I heard you pray for… Read more
Pastor’s Pondering 03/02/2022
Lord you saidCast your net in the other sideAnd I saidOk this looks like fun.And it was and I could seeFish lively in the netBut they slipped outAnd my net was empty.But you said cast againSo I didBut my net was empty again.And you said cast againAnd I said I’m tired but okAnd I cast… Read more
Pastor’s Pondering 02/23/2022
Today the rain Reminds me of Alaska Steady All night and all day Smothering the giant hemlocks Soaking at the salmonberry roots Filling the reservoirs Overflowing the mountain lakes Bulging at the banks of streams Leaping over the edges of mountains and flying Through the air Rushing as fast And hard as it may To… Read more
Pastor’s Pondering 02/16/2022
So homeward bound I strolled,Thinking about change that loomed ahead,Most of it uncertain.But certainty existed nonethelessIn the gray of sky overheadAnd the white of snow falling forth-I listened to it strike against my jacket,I watched it light upon my path,I cherished its presence all-in-allAnd as I did,The path rose gently up to meet meAnd I… Read more
Pastor’s Pondering 02/09/2022
The one who loves May be asked to endure hardship- He may need to survive Hardship and famine. Indeed, he may, If he loves long enough And painfully enough, Prevail over danger And persecution. But love Is its own reward. George R. Pasley February 9, 2021 Martin, TN
Pastor’s Pondering 02/02/2022
The sky is blue today. The seas are calm today. But I remember another day, The wind blew and the rain fell and I went walking with a friend In the woods. We got sopping wet. But in the woods, There was beauty and wonder And secrets undiscovered on sunny days And we left filled… Read more
Pastor’s Pondering 01/26/2022
On the cold weather days I remember The potato soup my Grandma made And served us, in her kitchen. I remember the low-lying winter sun That gave blessing to my mornings in Alaska. I remember the little iron woodstove Dad put in the kitchen, And stoked up every morning From November until March. I remember… Read more