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Poems, Prayers, and Reflections

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A Collection of Poems, Prayers, and Reflections selected by Rev Jan

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Stories are Meant to be Shared

“After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” Philip Pullman...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession 

For the life that was in the beginning  and is now,  thanks be to You, O God. For the life that is now  and will...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Where do You Re-Charge?

     I don’t know where you go to re-charge, where you commune with Creator, Creation, and with your own Soul. We...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Prayer for the Loss in Kamloops, BC

Creator, We give thanks for this day and each day you grant us life to walk on this great land, our Mother.  Give...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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The Gift of Blessing

Grace and Peace to you and your household! In this time of spring, when the blessings and gifts of creation and...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Stuck?

“At the heart of most spiritual practice…is simply remembering.Remember who you are.Remember what you love.Remember...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Body Prayer for Centering

- a contemplative practice
Rev. Jan Bihl
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A Tip For Spring Wellness

Spring is a wonderful time to pay attention to the wonder and beauty of nature, whether we are on a walk, sitting...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Pass it Along

     In keeping with Earth month - here is a You Tube that was made by Canadian Bob Scott and his many friends, as...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Roller Coasters

     The Country Fair, held every July in Carman, Manitoba, was a summer highlight for us kids coming from the...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Easter People

My sister’s grand-daughter, Ireland, was quietly playing one day at Grandma’s house, engrossed in what she was...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Listening to Spring

This contemplative poem/prayer opens us to discernment of the flow or moving of the Spirit through the changing of...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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A Prayer for A Pandemic

May we who are merely inconvenienced, remember those whose lives are at stake.May we who have no risk factors,...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Prayer Practice

Prayer Practice - Held in God’s Light Hold a tea light and name the person or people you are praying for. Imagine...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Ash Wednesday Psalm and Prayer

Psalm 139 (a paraphrase from The Celtic Treasure by Philip Newell) You have searched me and known me, O God. You...
Rev. Jan Bihl