Monthly Archives: May 2020

Where is God in Minneapolis?

Posted on May 29, 2020 by tmrichmond3

 One night, around 1 am, my doorbell rang. Even in the Alaskan summer, when it is still light at that time, and people tend to stay up late hours, that was unusual. I opened the door and found my son … Continue reading →

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In the Belly of Corona

Posted on May 26, 2020 by tmrichmond3

This is the prayer for the day, Sunday, May 24. It is loosely based on Jonah’s prayer (Jonah 2:2-9)  when he was in the belly of the Big Fish.  O God of the Deep, We call out to you Lord, … Continue reading →

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The Koan of COVID

Posted on May 24, 2020 by tmrichmond3

In Zen Buddhism there is a tradition where a Zen Master will pose a koan to his students to help them gain enlightenment. A koan is a question or a story designed to throw the student’s mind off balance, which … Continue reading →

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