Words of Faith

Words of Faith

Spirit to Spirit Writing Project

The word Lent comes from an old English word meaning lengthening of days. In Christianity, it refers to the time before Easter, traditionally observed through repentance and learning. It's a season to be intentional about changing and growing. Some people give up items to create space and time for new life and habits to grow. Instead of giving something up, I invite you to try to commit to answering these writing prompts each of the 40 days of Lent. The discipline it takes to set aside time each day to reflect and write about God and your relationship with spirituality is a journey that you will emerge from with a renewed spirit. Every writer has their own special voice to add to this project, whether poetry, prose, essay, thoughts, lists, or through comments, prayer, and encouragement.

How do I participate?
Each day, a writing prompt will be posted. A prompt is a question or statement that is meant to inspire your thoughts in whatever genre you feel moved to write. Post your reflections as a comment under each day's prompt (for further instructions, see 'How To Post' on the right side of the page). It is up to you if you write, read, or pray along with us each of the 40 days of Lent or just drop in from time to time when the spirit moves you to participate. Writing regularly is a discipline that many writers struggle with and this is a way to involve that discipline as a Lenten practice. Through writing and leaving encouraging words for others in this project, we become a supportive spiritual writing community

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Sunday's Post: Chanda Mama

Rather than a picture this Sunday, here's a song by the world artists of Playing for Change.  A more joyful, harmonious sound I can't imagine.  So, whatever this inspires you to write, WRITE!!  Or if you just want to sit back and listen to joy, here's an incognito Alle-Shhhh! a little early ; )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I23Bkk92124

Here's an additional link to Playing for Change and how they are connecting the world through music: www.playingforchange.com
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 17, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Wow, what a song! I shared it on FB. The best thing I could think of to do to celebrate it. In return I am going to put a link to "Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes" here. It is a video of Paul Simon doing the song in S. Africa before apartheid was abolished. It was heroic of him to do it. It is also a song about being stronger about our sharing our strengths, among other things. In addition Ladysmith Black Mombassa provides a rhythm and accompaniment that, if you get up out of your computer chair and dance to, I guarantee you will never be the same. If you don't know what dance to do, follow the guys in the video. You will have real happy feet. Here and enjoy- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmf9ZJ_Yn0A
    Doug

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  2. AnonymousMarch 18, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Chanda Mama

    Smiles across the miles
    Backbeat in the groove
    Culture means people not tiles
    Hearts captured not ideas to prove

    Headphones providing a locus
    Musicians agreeing to share
    Tears of recognition loves’ focus
    Allowing harmony to surface if we dare

    Tapestry, a global outburst of wonder
    No barriers other than opportunity to sing
    Language our servant rubbles walls asunder
    Into each day a new dance, some love we bring

    Wherever you are in the great cathedral
    Stand free; make your voice, your tune heard.
    Listen carefully, find the groove above the babble
    Spirit rejoices, Creator renews, See the Word.

    The Rev. Ronald Allen Melver, M.Div.
    18.3.13

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  3. AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Response to Chanda Mama:

    How Wonderful!

    many people
    many cultures
    different instruments
    same song

    performers smile
    onlookers grin
    it's contageous!
    it gives me Hope

    How wonderful
    when such different people
    can work together
    to make beautiful music
    and harmony
    in Life

    we don't need sameness in the world
    to respect each other or
    to appreciate each other
    we need equal

    equal rights
    equal access

    to opportunities
    and resources
    and Love

    How wonderful
    it would be
    if such different people
    could work together
    always
    to make harmony in Life

    imagine what we could do together

    Jesus was right
    Love your neighbor as youself
    the rest will come easy

    fHs
    Sara

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