Right Where We Are
Do you need a few minutes to just be? To be present with yourself and with God? Are you looking to develop a rhythm of stillness and contemplation? Then join Sumer as she creates a space through the short readings of scripture, sometimes a story or two from her own life, where you can just be, held by Love, right where you are. May these ancient words be kind companions along your journey wherever you are.
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Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Join Sumer as she creates a space for us to be present with ourselves and with God right where we are. Today's episode will feature The Calling of Matthew from the books of Matthew, Mark and Luke from the Contemporary English Version. May these words be kind companions along your journey. Wherever you are we can be here together, finding our way, all the while being held by Love.
Matthew 9:9 -13 CEV
Mark 2:13-17 CEV
Luke 5:27-32 CEV
Music by Markotopa
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Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Join Sumer as she creates a space for us to be present with ourselves and with God right where we are. Today's episode will feature The Most Important Commandment from Matthew 22:34-40, Mark 12:28-24 and Luke 10:25-37 from the Contemporary English Version. May these words be kind companions along your journey. Wherever you are we can be here together, finding our way, all the while being held by Love.
Matthew 22:24-40 CEV
Mark 12:28-24 CEV
Luke 10:25-37 CEV
Music by Markotopa
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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Join Sumer as she creates a space for us to be present with ourselves and with God right where we are. Today's episode will feature the poem The Peace of Wild Things by Wendall Berry. May these words be kind companions along your journey. Wherever you are we can be here together, finding our way, all the while being held by Love.
The Peace of Wild Things by Wendall Berry
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Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Join Sumer as she creates a space for us to be present with ourselves and with God right where we are. Today's episode will feature Psalm 18:28-36 from the Christian Standard Bible, verses 29-37 from The Book of Common Prayer and a portion of Psalm 18 from Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying. This is another passage that Sumer has learned with her family and is a prayer that is often times said together before bed. Today's episode will include returning guests Delaney and Reece. May these words be kind companions along your journey. Wherever you are we can be here together, finding our way, all the while being held by Love.
Psalm 18:28-36 from the Christian Standard Bible, Psalm 18:29 - 37 from the Book of Common Prayer
Nan Merrill's Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness
Music by Markotopa
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Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Join Sumer as she creates a space for us to be present with ourselves and with God as she reads Philippians 2:5-11. May these words be kind companions along your journey. Wherever you are we can be here together, finding our way, all the while being held by Love.
Philippians 2:5-11 from the Christian Standard Bible, Good News Translation and The Message
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Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this prayer series Sumer will be sharing different prayers that she turns to when she doesn't have prayers of her own. Today's episode will feature a prayer that has been adapted from an Affirmation of Faith for Advent from a local Episcopal church. Sumer will also share an excerpt from Scott Erickson's book Honest Advent. Join in for the last episode of 2023!
A prayer for Advent adapted from an Affirmation of Faith for Advent from St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Honest Advent by Scott Erickson
Music by Ashot Danielyan
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A Prayer for Advent
O God, You are God,
who bends and kneels toward our world,
drenching it in love,
and making it new with every breath.
O Jesus, You are God become human,
and you have brought every person
a spark of the divine.
O Spirit, hovering God,
you are present among us,
abiding, upholding and awaking
all things to God's grace.
May we be a people who do justice,
love kindness and walk humbly with you, God,
and with each other.
May we be ready for Your reign,
awake and alert as we work now
to bring Your kingdom near.
As Christmas comes close
may we lift up our hearts in hope and in love
seeing Your coming in each moment and person,
each challenge and heartache,
each blessing and joy.
May it be so O, Lord.
Keep us faithful, Lord Jesus, and come soon.
Amen
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
In this prayer series Sumer will be sharing different prayers that she turns to when she doesn't have prayers of her own. Today's episode will feature an excerpt from Thoughts in Solitude by Thomas Merton. If you are in need of a few quiet moments this Advent season then join in, giving yourself space to breath, connecting and listening to your inner self in the presence of Love - Emmanuel, God with us, right where we are.
Thoughts in Solitude by Thomas Merton originally published in 1956
Music by Ashot Danielyan
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Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
In this prayer series Sumer will be sharing different prayers that she turns to when she doesn't have prayers of her own. Today's episode will feature A Liturgy for the Ritual of Morning Coffee from the book Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey. If you are in need of a few quiet moments this holiday season then join in, giving yourself space to breathe, connect and listen to your inner self in the presence of Love - Emmanuel, God with us, right where we are.
A Liturgy for the Ritual of Morning Coffee from Every Moment Holy by Douglas McKelvey
Music by Ashot Danielyan
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
In this prayer series Sumer is sharing different prayers that she turns to when she doesn't have prayers of her own. Today's episode will feature Psalm 23 with special guests, Delaney and Reece Hansen. Reece will share a bit about why this psalm is so important to him. May goodness and faithful Love hold you today and always.
Psalm 23 from the New International Version, Christian Standard Bible and Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness by Nan Merrill
Music by Ashot Danielyan
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Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
In this new prayer series Sumer will be sharing different prayers that she turns to when she doesn't have prayers of her own. Today's episode will feature The Peace Prayer commonly known as The Prayer of Saint Francis. While often attributed to the Italian Saint Francis of Assisi who lived from 1182 to 1226, this widely know Christian prayer can only be traced back to 1912. Regardless of who wrote it, these words are worth spending time with and making into a prayer of our own. May Love hold you wherever you are today.
The Peace Prayer commonly know as The Prayer of Saint Francis
For more information visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_of_Assisi.
Music by Ashot Danielyan
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Right Where We Are
Hi! I'm Sumer and this is my family: my husband, Jens, my son, Reece and daughter, Delaney. Oh, and our dog, Peyton. Two years ago our family left its church and we've been walking in the wilderness ever since. We've been surprised by the beauty and depth that has greeted us here. I’m not a professional podcaster or phycologist, Bible scholar or theologian. I’m just a person who loves to operate at a slower pace and is deeply committed to walking, albeit imperfectly, in the ways of healing and wholeness while being deeply formed by Love. Maybe we're not alone, maybe you're out here in the wilderness too. Wherever you are, we can be here together, finding our way, all the while being held by Love.