In Between the Dust

Gumbo

December 2, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 1 Comments

I think every now and again faith needs to be put through a strainer to filter out all the accumulated bits of grizzle, skin, fat, bones and shells that have added to the flavor of our beliefs. This Christian faith that we hold so dear can have the taste of many different flavors. It seems that so many have taken it up a notch to give a bit more sp... Keep Reading

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Out of the Darkness

November 4, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 2 Comments

What do you think of when you think of God? Are you filled with a sense of wonder, a sense of holy mystery? Do you stand in awe at the beauty of his creation and long to know the One whose hands forged it into shape? Do you speak out in words of honor with the hope of a whispered response? Maybe not. Maybe you think of God as the big man in the sk... Keep Reading

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The Changing of the Guards

October 7, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 1 Comments

I awoke before the sun this morning. I could see the brightness of the moon still filling the sky; this big ball of light shining so boldly, confidently. I poured myself a cup of sensory-awakening goodness and went out back to sit and stare up at this riveting white ball hanging there so very big. It was that time of day when the black sky has turn... Keep Reading

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The Eyes of Harmony

September 1, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 1 Comments

Harmony is a word that conjures up such pleasant images. The harmony of sounds in the early morning hours as the earth awakens and the birds sing out their alternating melodies on the dew covered scape. When the sun peaks over the horizon the sleepy-eyed observer is deluged with the harmony of colors so beautiful that we never tire of trying to cap... Keep Reading

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The Moorings of Heaven

August 5, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 0 Comments

I’ve often heard it said that faith is a crutch for the weak of heart and mind. To look to God as the navigator through the rough seas and narrow canals is just a vain hope placed in ancient fairy tales and early traditions. I don’t necessarily have a problem with people saying faith is a crutch because at times I am thankful to have my... Keep Reading

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Reflections

July 1, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 2 Comments

My heart is in need of filtering. Oh, on the surface it looks pretty clean. The eye is easily fooled from this perspective. From here it looks like a clear pool - still, smooth, deep and temperate. It’s only upon entering into the pool and dipping below the surface that I realize how murky and cloudy these waters really are. On the surface, ... Keep Reading

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Barefoot

June 10, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 0 Comments

There come these moments in life when everything seems crystal clear. It’s like a clear night when the moon hangs big in the sky and brilliance floods your eyes. Your vision is sharp as it takes all things in and makes sense of them. These are special moments of clarity in the presence of a holy God where you know your rightful place of humil... Keep Reading

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The Shattering

May 23, 2015 | by: Maureen Maniquis | 0 Comments

Can you remember what shattered you? Do you know what I mean? That moment in childhood when you intuitively knew that this wasn’t Eden anymore? What broken shard pierced the canopy of your innocent understanding of life with its first thundercloud? That moment when your heart felt its first devaluating cut of your significance? Maybe it was t... Keep Reading

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