Tag Archives: Alice Popkorn

Claim Your Home

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Esther Hizsa

The Spirit is the one who makes all things new, and everawaits our “Yes” to the Dance. … come. Claim your home in theUniversal heart.from Psalm 110, Nan C. Merrill, Psalms for Praying  Hold…what happened lift it up in your cupped hands,up out … Continue reading →

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Return to Your Rest

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

I really wish I could wake up grounded,walk through the day with ease,and be content with what comes. It’s not how my life goes most days. But I can returnand find rest for my soul, for You are beside me,always within me. … Continue reading →

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When the Dove Descends

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Esther Hizsa

When the dove descended on Jesusand a voice from heaven declaredin the presence of many witnesses,“This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”did Jesus believe it? Perhaps the Holy Spirit led him into the desert so he could listen … Continue reading →

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An Irrational Fear

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

After Julian of Norwich encountered Jesus in her near-death experience, she wrote down what happened and continued to reflect on the revelations of Christ’s love that she received. Then she wrote about these “showings.” That got me thinking: what if … Continue reading →

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Just as You Promised

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

I fell asleep beside you in the tomband when I woke up you were gone and not gone. I looked up, and there you were looking down at meand smiling. “Good morning, my Beloved,”you said as if it wasn’t the most famous morningin … Continue reading →

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Root Rot

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Esther Hizsa

“You see these roots here? They’re brown and have no filaments on them.” My daughter, Heidi, sat on our balcony holding my poor, naked Christmas cactus and pulled away the old soil and dead roots. “No wonder the leaves are … Continue reading →

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What My Heart Wanted to Hear

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Esther Hizsa

  A friend asked if I had written any poems about loneliness. I hadn’t. Then I listened to Brad Aaron Modlin’s poem “What You Missed That Day You Were Absent from Fourth Grade” and Pádraig Ó Tuama talk about it. … Continue reading →

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DIY Retreat #12: Welcoming the New Year

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

This retreat was adapted from one prepared by Mei Chang, a SoulStream partner who is a spiritual director and retreat facilitator with a heart to offer contemplative spaces in urban areas. Instructions on how to plan a personal or group retreat … Continue reading →

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A Faithful Companion

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Esther Hizsa

See the whole universe, not only as something to love but as something that can love you back. –Pierre Teilhard de Chardin As many of you know, I have a Christmas cactus in the room where I pray, write, and … Continue reading →

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Eight Weeks to the Promised Land

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Esther Hizsa

Are you wondering how I am doing since the big announcement? (If you didn’t hear the news, I will not be working at New Life Community Church after December 31. You can read more about that here). I too wondered how I would fare in … Continue reading →

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