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.
Episodes
Jan 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024
7 min
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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Jan 17, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
6 min
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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Dec 20, 2023
Dec 20, 2023
9 min
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
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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
Dec 13, 2023
Dec 13, 2023
6 min
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
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Dec 6, 2023
Dec 6, 2023
5 min
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
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Nov 29, 2023
Nov 29, 2023
7 min
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
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Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
6 min
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.
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Nov 15, 2023
Nov 15, 2023
8 min
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 Lord's Prayer, Matthew 6:9-13, from the King James Version, Common English Bible, The Passion Translation and a reading from the original Aramaic, which is considered to be the language Jesus most likely spoke with his disciples. "From You comes...the song that beautifies all and renews itself from age to age. Sealed in trust, faith and truth."
• Matthew 6:9-13 from the King James Version, Common English Bible, The Passion Translation and the original Aramaic
• For more information on the original Aramaic and additional versions visit cofewinchester.contentfiles.net.
• Music by Ashot Danielyan
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Nov 8, 2023
Nov 8, 2023
9 min
Join Sumer as she creates a space for us to be present with ourselves and with God as she reads Acts 17:22-34 from the Common English Bible and Christian Standard Bible. May these ancient 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.
• Acts 17:22-24 from the Common English Bible and Christian Standard Bible
• Music by Ashot Danielyan
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Nov 1, 2023
Nov 1, 2023
11 min
Why exactly do trees lose their leaves in the fall? Join Sumer as she answers this question through the sharing of a story from her own life and receive a blessing For When Leaves Fall. Listen in!
For more information on trees visit https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-leaves-fall-in-autumn
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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.