Author Archives: Hedy Collver

LOVE THAT SURPRISES

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Hedy Collver

We know how a king arrives… A king emerges from his private jet, polished and shiningwalking down the stairswaving to the crowds.  Security forms a walllayers of protocol and protectiona bulletproof limo glidesblack as midnight. Tinted glass keeps the world out and keeps … Continue reading →

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Remember

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Hedy Collver

As we prepare to celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 6, here is a poem that I forgot I had written! 🙂 Found it this morning in an old undated journal. REMEMBER “Whenever you eat this meal,remember me.” I imagine confused … Continue reading →

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From River to Resurrection

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Hedy Collver

Early in the morning
as the sun began to rise
women
went to the tomb Continue reading →

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An Open Letter

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Hedy Collver

An open letter to my friends and colleagues:I love you.And I am sorry. For when words and actions have been used to push you away, knock you down, to tell you that you are less worthy, less valued, less loved…I … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Hedy Collver

As long as your heart is beating, as long as there is breath in your lungs, you are a child of God walking upon this earth. Reach up to place your fingers against your neck. Feel the pulse there, tapping … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Hedy Collver

John 15:12-13 (New Living Translation) This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. I grew up hearing stories about … Continue reading →

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Love Your Enemies

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Hedy Collver

Luke 6:32-36 (New Living Translation) “If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them! And if you do good only to those who do good to you, … Continue reading →

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ROAR!

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Hedy Collver

Exodus 1:8-14 (New Living Translation) Eventually, a new king came to power in Egypt who knew nothing about Joseph or what he had done. He said to his people, “Look, the people of Israel now outnumber us and are stronger … Continue reading →

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Pockets

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Hedy Collver

A haiku for today, when I could not find a place to stash my office keys… Suits are requisite. And, yet, I am a woman. I have no pockets. #clergygirl #pocketsforall In the name of all that is holy… PLEASE … Continue reading →

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The Rock

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Hedy Collver

My name is Simōn Petros… the “Rock.” No, not your modern Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. (Although I am a fan.) No. I’m the original Rock. That’s me: disciple of Jesus, Simōn Petros. Simon Peter. But that wasn’t always my name. … Continue reading →

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