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\nThis photograph was taken on the walled path leading up to Voltaire’s chateau in Ferney-Voltaire, France, close to Geneva. <\/p>\n

I was amply rewarded as I slowed down and took the trouble to pay closer attention to the local ‘wall-life’ – including various varieties of moss, petite ferns and little lizards. It made the afternoon excursion to Ferney-Voltaire a true delight. And now I get to share it with you …
\n <\/p>\n\n

Call to Worship<\/h3>\n

inspired by Psalm 23<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

In the darkest valley,
\nat the banquet table;<\/strong>
\nin the hard work of life,
\nat the moments of ease;<\/strong>
\nin our day-to-day reality,
\nat times set aside \u2013<\/strong>
\nlike this time, now \u2013
\nfor worship, for listening, for paying attention;<\/strong>
\nwith every step we take:
\ngoodness and mercy follow us;<\/strong>
\nour cups overflow.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

~ written by Joanna Harader<\/strong> and posted on Spacious Faith. https:\/\/spaciousfaith.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n

From the blog<\/strong>
\nAll my longings<\/a>
\nAll my days and forever<\/a>
\nPlant us, root us, grow us<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  This photograph was taken on the walled path leading up to Voltaire’s chateau in Ferney-Voltaire, France, close to Geneva. I was amply rewarded as I slowed down and took the trouble to pay closer attention to the local ‘wall-life’ – including various varieties of moss, petite ferns and little lizards. 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