Author Archives: Todd Spencer

              Artwork: Jailer in Philippi, Engraved by Joseph Mulder (1658 – ca. 1728) from the design of Arnold Houbraken; from the collections at Pitts Theological Library, Candler School of Theology, Emory University; http://pitts.emory.edu/dia/image_details.cfm?ID=130228 Song: As a Deer Longs by John Philip Newell, sung by Suzanne Butler* (https://heartbeatjourney.org/books/) *Used with permission

No podcast this week. I’m at the side of my Dad in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, as we share his final moments on Earth. He’s home on hospice care. It’s a messy thin place. God is guiding us. Back soon. Deepest Peace, Todd

              Photo: Saint Gertrude’s Monastery, Cottonwood, Idaho; taken by Todd A. Spencer Music: Let Me Hear by John Philip Newell, sung by Suzanne Butler* (https://heartbeatjourney.org/books/) *used with permission

Photo: The view from the beloved Levine stretch of the Arkansas River; Howard, Colorado. Photo taken by Todd Spencer, April, 2019. Been on the river fly fishing and now doing the necessary catching up on work. Hope to produce another podcast soon. I encourage you to search my archives for a good Lectio. There areContinue reading “Back soon, friends…”

              Music: Look This New Day by Stephen Iverson*(https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson) *used with permission

            Artwork: Henry Ossawa Tanner, The Three Marys, 1910 Fisk University, Nashville, TN 42″ x. 50″ (as found on http://artvent-artventures.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-calling-of-henry-o-tanner-religious.html, April 15, 2019). From the above listed blog post, Julie Schauer writes of Tanner: Henry Ossawa Tanner, the most important African-American painter born in the 19th century, should probably beContinue reading “Luke 24:1-12 for Sunday, April 21, 2019”

          Song: A Quiet Time by Stephen Iverson* (https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson) Photo: Young Donkey Colt (found on: http://westernjurisdictionumc.org/lent-2017-good-news-riding-on-a-colt-of-a-donkey/; April 8, 2019) *used with permission

        Image: Spikenard Flower (as found on https://tisserandinstitute.org/spikenard-sustainability/) Music: Atonement by Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

With family in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma this week. Dad is back in the hospital. We welcome prayers. Thank you. God’s Peace with You, Todd

        Image: Hawk in Kurdistan by Sarchia Khursheed *(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hawk_in_Kurdistan.jpg) Music: Majmin by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission

Friends, I will not get to record this week’s lectio podcast. I’m in Wyoming for Board of Ordained Ministry meetings and now delayed due to the “bomb cyclone” blizzard (I know, what?) that came through here yesterday. The interstates are closed. Glad to be with a whole bunch of good souls from my UMC connectionContinue reading “Back soon”

          Artwork:Brooklyn Museum – Jesus Ministered to by Angels (Jésus assisté par les anges) – James Tissot – overall.jpg; Created: between 1886 and 1894 – Public Domain Song: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson *used with permission

    Photo: Cumulus Clouds Panorama * (Fir0002/Flagstaffotos;https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cumulus_clouds_panorama.jpg) Music: Cello Improvisation by Eugene Friesen* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission  

            Song: Can I Take This Weight by Stephen Iverson* (https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson) *used with permission

            Song: Moonstones and Chromosomes by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission

                Song: Majmin by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission  

              Artwork: Mandela by Karla Neumann Smiley* Music: Air for Keetu by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission  

I had a family emergency and won’t be creating a podcast this week. I encourage you to dig into my archives for an episode to pray and meditate with. Hope to be back next week. Godbless, Todd

                Photo: Flyfishing Lower Grape Creek, Colorado by Todd A. Spencer* Song: Ead’s Alpine Experience by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission    

          Photo: Rock Dove, by Alan D. Wilson* http://www.naturespicsonline.com – http://www.naturespicsonline.com/galleries/14#5 (higher resolution version obtained in correspondence with website owner), CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1488292 Song: Alabaster by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission        

Dear Listeners, I’m back home in Broken Arrow where I grew up, visiting my parents. No podcast this or next week. But here’s a little merciful bit from Parker Palmer’s latest book, On the Brink of Everything, for your day: “Solitude does not necessarily mean living apart from others; rather, it means never living apartContinue reading “Savoring Parker Palmer…Back Soon”

            Artwork: Adoration of the Shepherds (1622), by Gerard van Honthorst – Google Art Project, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45542035* Music: Sweet Dreams, Little One by Paul Winter* (https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18456094) *used with permission  

            Photo: Vulpes Fox, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vulpes_vulpes_laying_in_snow.jpg; Shiretoko-Shari Tourist Association* Song: Light that Finds Me by Stephen Iverson (https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson)* *used with permission                      

              Photo: By Steve Jurvetson – Flickr, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23906915* Song: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* (https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/StephenIverson) *used with permission

          Photo: Flowers outside a home in the village of Lindisfarne Island, UK, taken by Todd A. Spencer, 2010. Song: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission

May you catch the Joy, always…

            Photo: Ruins of the Abbey on Lindisfarne Island, take by Todd A. Spencer* Song: Moonstones and Chromosomes by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission  

        Photo: Early Morning Before Sunrise, Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho; take by Todd A. Spencer, 2018 Music: Ead’s Alpine Experience by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com)  

Photo: View from Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho, taken by Todd Spencer, 2018; during Stewards of the Mystery spiritual direction training residency #1. Song: Silence of a Candle, sung by Theresa Thomason with Paul Winter Consort* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission        

        Photo: Good Morning Estes Park, taken by Todd A. Spencer, 2018* Music: Alabaster by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission

I’m away this week for Board of Ordained Ministry and Clergy Orders meetings. I will not be creating a podcast. I encourage you to use the search field on the website to find an episode for your meditation and prayer this week. Deepest Peace! Todd Photo: Good morning, from Estes Park taken by Todd Spencer,Continue reading “Back soon…”

              Photo: A Fall Day on the Prayer Path, John Wesley Ranch, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Song to the Mountains by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.come) Benediction Song: May the Lord Bless You and Keep You by Todd Spencer, 2018 *used with permission

          Photo: Aspen Glory at John Wesley Ranch, taken by Todd A. Spencer Music: Lord I Have Good Reason by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) Benediction Song: May the Lord Bless You and Keep You by Todd A. Spencer* *used with permission  

          Photo: Sanctuary of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, on the campus of Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, taken by Todd A. Spencer Song: May the Lord Bless You and Keep You by Todd A. Spencer

        Artwork: Mobius Strip By JoshDif – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0* (https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18456094) Music: Redbud Siesta by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission

          Photo: Canyon Rim of Ute Valley Park, Colorado Springs, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Lullaby on Three by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission

I encourage you to use the Search field on my website to find a text and episode to guide your time for holy listening this week. Deepest Peace with You! Todd

        Photo: Todd at an ancient Bristlecone Pine Ute Prayer Tree on Pikes Peak, leading a contemplative hiking group. Bristlecone Pines like this are 1,500-4,000 years old. Photo taken by Susan Wesley Hartley. Music: Atonement by Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

              Music: Hummingbird’s Ballad by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission

            Photo: Contemplative hiking group near ancient Bristlecone Pines on Pikes Peak, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Hallelujah, Help Us Pray by Trinity* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

          Music: Honoring Song by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission          

              Music: Agnus Dei by Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

              Music: Afternoon Sun by Paul Winter* (paul winter.com) *used with permission

              Song: Drawing Me Closer by Stephen Iverson* http://www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission  

Music: Canyon Lullaby by Paul Winter* (paul winter.com) *used with permission        

              Music: Dreamcatcher, from the album, Canyon Lullaby by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission  

            Music: Mystery, by Paul Winter, sung by Theresa Thomason, on the album, 23rd Annual Summer Solstice Celebration.* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission

Dear Listeners, Enjoy searching my archives for a back episode for your time of meditation and prayer this week. I am away for a bit and taking a break from creating podcasts. I hope your summer is off to a wonderful start! Deepest Peace, Todd

              Photo: Statue of Saint Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio outside the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis, Santa Fe, New Mexico; taken by Todd Spencer, June 2018. Music: Be Still My Soul, Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

Photo: Sunrise Hike in Arizona by Todd Spencer Music: Hidden Things by John Philip Newell and Linda Larkin, sung by Suzanne Butler* (http://heartbeatjourney.org/books/) *used with permission    

            Photo: First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs, Chapel; taken by Todd Spencer Music: Canyon Chaconne by Paul Winter* (paul winter.com) *used with permission    

Photo: Morning in Chacreseca, Nicaragua with Volcanos in view by Todd Spencer Sung Chant: As a Deer Longs, by John Philip Newell and Linda Larkin, sung by Suzanne Butler* (http://heartbeatjourney.org/books/) *used with permission      

          Photo: Mosaic representing Pentecost in the St. Louis Cathedral by Pete unseth – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34507581* Music: Honoring Song by Paul Winter* (paulwinter.com) *used with permission  

      Photo: Mount Shavano, near Salida, Colorado, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Lullaby on Three by Trace Bundy* (trace bundy.com) *used with permission  

        Photo: Tomahawk State Wildlife Area, South Park, Colorado, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Prayer of the People by Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

          Photo: Spring Snow at John Wesley Ranch, Divide, CO, taken by Todd Spencer while preparing to lead Mountain Sabbath Retreat, April 22, 2018. Music: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

          Artwork: A Shepherdess with her Flock by Eugene Verboeckhoven, created in 1870, Public Domain.* Music: Can I Take this Weight by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

                Icon:  Icon of the Resurrection, By Surgun100 – Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8724640* Music: Agnes Dei by Trinity Music, featuring Jen Reardon* *used with permission

          Photo: The Tomb of Jesus (http://linworthumc.org/holy-week-schedule/) Music: How Deep the Father’s Love by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *Used with permission  

              Artwork: The Temple at Night by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Song: Drawing Me Closer to You by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Song: Atonement by Trinity Music and Marty Rearden* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

I won’t get to the podcast this week as I am away from my office with conference ministry duties. Help yourself to one of the hundreds in the archives. Deepest Peace, Todd

              Song: Light and Truth by Trinity Music and Marty Reardon* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) Photo: Campfire Pinecone by Emeldil; Wikipedia; CC BY-SA 3.0; Created: 27 March 2008 *used with permission

        Song: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

          Photo: Laughing Dove, common to Israel By Charlesjsharp from Sharp Photography, sharpphotography, as found on Wikipedia; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Laughing_dove_(Spilopelia_senegalensis_cambayensis).jpg Song: Hallelujah by Trinity Music and Marty Reardon* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

            Photo: Sunrise at Lizard Creek Campground, Grand Tetons National Park by Todd Spencer* Music: There is Nowhere by Trinity Music and Marty Rearden* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

                Artwork: Wilderness and Wings by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Lord I Have Good Reason by Stephen Iverson *(http://www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission    

              Artwork: A Place for the Prophet by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Drawing Me Closer by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

              Artwork: Jonah’s Blessing by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Song: Be Still My Soul, Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

            Photo: Lizard Creek Campground, Grand Tetons by Todd Spencer Song: My Feeling Heart by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission  

Photo: New Day Tree on Piestewa Peak by Todd Spencer Song: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission    

            Photo: Snow on the Old Road at John Wesley Ranch by Todd Spencer Music: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission  

Artwork: Magnificat by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Atonement by Trinity Music and Marty Reardon* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

Photo: Sunrise Hike on Piestewa Peak by Todd Spencer Music: Most Invited Guest by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Music: Be Still My Soul by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

            Photo: Piestewa Peak Hike at Sunrise by Todd Spencer Music: Light That Finds Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Hello Lectio Divina Friends, Are you thankful for the Lectio Divina Podcast? Do you or your small group enjoy having access to the hundreds of archived episodes available for times of guided meditation and prayer? Would you be interested in seeing me expand my offerings and create spiritual retreats for you to download and takeContinue reading “Will you give a gift?”

Artwork: Buried by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com)    

Artwork: Midnight Oil by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: I Will Trust by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission

Artwork: The Wrestling is Where the Blessing Begins by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: A Sound Arises by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission            

Hello Friends, I encourage you to search the archives for a previous podcast for your meditation and prayer time. I am away for clergy meetings this week. Stay tuned for the next episode coming soon.  Deepest Peace, Todd

Photo: Whirlpool Galaxy (credit: NASA/ESA) Song: Be the Center by Michael Frye, sung by Todd Spencer      

Artwork: Holding the Light by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Song: God is My Light by Todd Spencer *used with permission      

Artwork: End and Beginning by Jan Richardson* (www.janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Hallelujah, Help Us Pray by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission        

Photo: Hiking the Waldo Canyon Trail; Todd and his sons, Ethan and Lukas ,when they were younger Song: Can I Take This Weight by Stephen Iverson*(www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission      

Photo: Copper Beech– Fagus Sylvatica (reposted from Land8.com) Music: I Will Trust (instrumental) by Marty Rearden and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission    

Photo: Gloss Mountains of Oklahoma by Todd Spencer Music: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *Used with permission    

Photo: New Mexico Backroad (9.4.17) by Todd Spencer Music: Hallelujah by Marty Rearden and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission    

Photo: Top of Pikes Peak by Todd Spencer Music: Most Invited Guest by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission        

Photo: A stone face outside of the Cuthbert Center on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, UK by Todd Spencer Music: A Sound Arises by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission    

Artwork: Walk Across That Water by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: All My Fears by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Photo: The Abbey Ruins on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, by Todd Spencer Music: I Will Trust by Marty Reardon and Trinity Music* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) * Used with permission

I encourage you to make use of the Search field on the website and find an episode in my archives for your meditation and prayer purposes. It’s my heavy travel season for mission trips, camps and the like. Stay tuned! God’s Deepest Peace, Todd Photo: Todd digging post holes on the Pine Ridge Reservation inContinue reading “Back soon…”

Photo: Labyrinth in San Francisco Park, taken by Todd Spencer* Music: There Is Nowhere by Trinity Music and Marty Reardon* (https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/trinitymusic6) *used with permission      

Photo: The Crypt at Marygate House on Lindisfarne Island, taken by Todd Spencer Music: Make Your Home in Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission      

Artwork: Where Grace Draws a Line by Jan Richadson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Look This New Day by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Photo: A Green Man of Rose Chapel, Scotland taken by Todd Spencer Music: Light That Finds Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Photo: The Crypt at Marygate House on Lindisfarne Island, photo taken by Todd Spencer Music: Drawing Me Closer by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission      

Photo: The Old Boiler Room Chapel, St Cuthbert’s Church, Holy Island of Lindisfarne, by Todd Spencer Music: Urban Challenge by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) * used with permission    

Photo: Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, summer 2016 Music: Right Before Me by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission      

Music: As a Deer by Stephen Iverson* *used with permission      

Photo: Cuthbert’s Isle, off of Lindisfarne Island by Todd Spencer Music: Moon Rise by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission      

Photo: Hermanoleon* Music: Surely God by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission  

Artwork: Caravaggio at Hermanoleon Music: Your Living Breath by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission

Artwork: Touch Me Not by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: The Jesus Prayer by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission.    

Artwork: Where the Way Leads by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Tres Capos by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) * used with permission      

Hello friends, I invite you to use the Search field to access one of the hundreds of previously recorded podcasts for your meditation and prayer needs this week. I’ll return with a new edition in a few days.  Deepest Peace, Todd

Artwork: Mud in Your Eye by Jan Richardson (janrichardsonimages,com)* Nature Sounds: Windy Winter Solstice– Lakefield National Park, Cape York by Tai* (https://soundcloud.com/nature-sounds/windy-winter-solstice) *used with permission    

Sorry, friends. I was gone most of the week and then I got sick. I’ll be back next week. Thank you for your patience. Deepest Peace, Todd

Artwork: Waiting for the Wind by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: The Time Has Come by Stephen Iverson* http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204 *used with permission      

Photo: Cloudy Pikes Peak by Todd Spencer Music: Tiny Lolf’s Journey by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission        

Artwork: Transfiguration II by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Interlude and Invocation by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission        

Artwork: Blessing Cross by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.come) *used with permission      

Artwork: Love is the Most Ancient Law by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Communion by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission      

Photo: The Winter Retreat hoodie, FUMC Youth, Colorado Springs, CO, January 2017 Song: Alleluia by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission

Artwork: Litany of the Blessed by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: A Holy Rest by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson) *used with permission    

  Artwork: Casting, by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Music: Deleted Scene 1, Plowshares, by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission    

Photo: Pikes Peak from Palmer Park by Todd Spencer Music: Stone’s Serenade by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission      

Photo: Christmas Eve Candlelight, First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs Music: Love Song by Trace Bundy (tracebundy.com)      

Artwork: The Day of the Lady by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Song: Peace Be Still by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) Nature Sounds: Windy Winter Solstice– Lakefield National Park, Cape York by Tai* (https://soundcloud.com/nature-sounds/windy-winter-solstice) *used with permission

Photo: Sunset over Pikes Peak by Todd Spencer Nature Sounds: Windy Winter Solstice– Lakefield National Park, Cape York by Tai* (https://soundcloud.com/nature-sounds/windy-winter-solstice) *used with permission    

Photo: Snow and Clouds of Pikes Peak by Todd Spencer Song: Lord God Heal Me by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission    

Photo: Inner Beauty Shines Through, a pine in the shadows of Mt. Shavano, Colorado by Todd Spencer Song: Lord God Heal Me by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204)    

    Music: Credo III by Dan Gibson from his cd, Solitudes: Peaceful Gregorian Chants (https://www.amazon.com/Illumination-Peaceful-Gregorian-Dan-Gibson/dp/B000WGWWB2)

Photo: Peace at the Exit at Bent Hill Monastery, Black Forest, Colorado by Todd Song: As a Flower by Stephen Iverson* http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204 *used with permission    

  Photo: Labyrinth of Benet Hill Monastery, Black Forest, Colorado by Todd Spencer Music: Peace Be Still by Steven Iverson* http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204 *used with permission  

Photo: Hiking Intemann Trail with Lukas Nature Sounds: Spencers’ Backyard Fountain    

Photo: Fall Leaves at Mueller State Park by Todd Spencer Music: Be Still by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission      

Photo: San Gabriel Sanctuary, California by Todd Spencer Music: Pruninghooks by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *Used with permission      

Photo: Sunset from the mountain at Camp Egan, Oklahoma. Todd’s spiritual home. Nature Sounds: Todd and Debi’s backyard fountain      

Hi, I hope you are well. As I’ve mentioned recently, I am taking renewal leave right now. So, my posting activity is pretty slow. Take some time searching the archives for a good audio for you today! Deep Peace of Christ, Todd Photo: From fly fishing trip in Pagosa Springs, August 2016

Photo: Slate River near Crested Butte, Colorado by Todd Spencer Nature Sounds: Backyard Fountain at the Spencer Home by Todd Spencer      

Photo: Todd selfie on the Smith River, Montana. Great fly fishing, August 2016! Nature Sounds: Sutherland Creek Waterfall off of the Intemann Trail, Manitou Springs, Colorado, recorded by Todd Spencer    

                Photo: Flowers in Gravel at John Wesley Ranch by Todd Spencer Nature Sounds: Sutherland Creek Waterfall off of the Intemann Trail, Manitou Springs, Colorado, recorded by Todd Spencer

I’ll be posting off and on through the next weeks. I encourage you to use the search field on my site to explore my past posts. May you discover God’s deepest grace and peace this day! -Todd Photo: sacred art in Grace Cathederal, San Francisco, California

Artwork: The Wrestling Is Where the Blessing Begins by Jan Richardson* (janrichardsonimages.com) Nature Sounds: Windy Winter Solstice– Lakefield National Park, Cape York by Tai* (https://soundcloud.com/nature-sounds/windy-winter-solstice) *used with permission    

Photo: Smoky Front Range by Todd Spencer Music: Missile Bell by Trace Bundy* *used with permission      

Photo: Back Valley of John Wesley Ranch by Todd Spencer Music: Urban Challenge by Trace Bundy* (tracebundy.com) *used with permission

Photo: Pikes Peak Sunset by Todd Spencer

I’m away for my doctoral graduation and a little family time. Perhaps you would like to search my archives for a text?  The photo is of a beautiful Bougainvillea, one of my favorite plants which flourishes so colorfully in Phoenix!

Photo: Clouds Hugging Pikes Peak, by Todd Spencer Song: Only Love by Stephen Iverson http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204      

Photo: This is the cover from Rohr’s book, Things Hidden, which I draw from so often. Song: Peace Be Still by Stephen Iverson* (http://www.audiblefaith.com/pages/cd000204) *used with permission  

Friends, I apologize for the earlier technical difficulty with this week’s podcast! You should be able to access the audio now. Thank you, Karen Crutchfield, for bringing the problem to my attention. Deepest Peace, Todd Icon: This is a version of The Holy Trinity icon written by Andrei Rublev of the 15th Century. This particular version hangsContinue reading “Fixed…John 15:26-16:15 for Sunday, May 22, 2016”

Photo: Courage at Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, Scotland by Todd Spencer Music: Deleted Scene #1, Plowshares by Trace Bundy (tracebundy.com)    

Photo: Patience  Pillar of Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, Scotland by Todd Spencer Music, piece #1: Be Quiet by Mr. Bish (http://soundcloud.com/mr-bish/be-quiet) Music, piece #2: A Holy Rest by Stephen Iverson* (www.audiblefaith.com/authors/Stephen+Iverson)    

Sorry, but no podcast this week…Stay tuned!

Photo: Beautiful Clouds Before the Rain, take by Todd Spencer Music: Tiny Lolf’s Journey, by Trace Bundy (tracebundy.com)      

Image: Circle Journaling. This is my visual for the exercise I describe at the conclusion of the podcast. Placing the word, phrase, image that was given to you as you listened to the text being read in in a circle/shape in the middle of the page, draw lines outwardly from there to other circles where you areContinue reading “John 10:22-30 for Sunday, April 17, 2016”

Photo: That’s the little Cuthbert’s Isle, just off the shore of Lindisfarne Island, England. One September night, a few years ago, when I meant to spend just a few hours of the night in prayer on Cuthbert’s Isle, I accidentally got stranded the entire night due to a very high and fast rising tide. During the night,Continue reading “John 21:1-19 for Sunday, April 10, 2016”

Photo: Andy Raine, of the Northumbria Community, showing me the way to the prayer holes in the cliffs of Lindisfarne Island, England, at midnight. That path soon disappeared. The wildness, mystery and laughter made this a very thin place and moment in time for me!