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Holy Manna is a celebration of God, who is above all and through all and in all. Through poetry, reflections, and scripture we invite you to experience God in the beauty and wonder of the natural world and in all aspects of life.

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  • June 2023
    • Jun 20, 2023 PIECE BY PIECE – HISTORY COMES TOGETHER BY WAY OF MANY SOURCES Jun 20, 2023
    • Jun 14, 2023 A Tale of Two Cities: Destruction and Preservation in St. Louis, Missouri Jun 14, 2023
    • Jun 13, 2023 BRAIDING SWEETGRASS: TRADITIONS AND LAND LOST AND RECOVERED IN MAINE Jun 13, 2023
    • Jun 7, 2023 Maid of the Mist – Mythology and Mis-telling in Niagara Falls, NY Jun 7, 2023
    • Jun 3, 2023 Two Spirits, One Beloved Identity Jun 3, 2023
    • Jun 1, 2023 Erasure – A History Covered and Uncovered in Cape Ann, Massachusetts Jun 1, 2023
  • May 2023
    • May 31, 2023 A Journey Begins May 31, 2023
  • October 2019
    • Oct 11, 2019 Still and Astonished Oct 11, 2019
    • Oct 11, 2019 Swimming in Glory, Swimming in God Oct 11, 2019
  • September 2019
    • Sep 8, 2019 Flirting with a Fawn Sep 8, 2019
    • Sep 8, 2019 Welcome Gray Morning Sep 8, 2019
    • Sep 8, 2019 Checking My Texts Sep 8, 2019
    • Sep 8, 2019 Silent Sabbath Morning at Bon Secours Sep 8, 2019
  • August 2019
    • Aug 30, 2019 Is it Enough? By LeAnn McDannel Hodges Aug 30, 2019
    • Aug 26, 2019 The Uses of Sorrow Aug 26, 2019
    • Aug 25, 2019 Where I Come From Aug 25, 2019
    • Aug 19, 2019 God is the Everything Aug 19, 2019
    • Aug 16, 2019 When Poets Pray Aug 16, 2019

When Poets Pray

(Wisdom from other Writers)

  • February 2020
    • Feb 29, 2020 Desert Lesson by Andrew King Feb 29, 2020
  • September 2019
    • Sep 30, 2019 Ocean by Brian Shivers Sep 30, 2019
    • Sep 30, 2019 Too Much by Steve Garnaas-Holmes Sep 30, 2019
    • Sep 30, 2019 Blessing the Animals by Jan Richardson Sep 30, 2019
    • Sep 30, 2019 Welcoming Blessing by Jan Richardson Sep 30, 2019
    • Sep 11, 2019 How I Go To The Woods by Mary Oliver Sep 11, 2019
    • Sep 11, 2019 A Lovely Spring Day by Steve Garnaas-Holmes Sep 11, 2019
  • August 2019
    • Aug 29, 2019 Perhaps the World Ends Here by Joy Harjo Aug 29, 2019
    • Aug 29, 2019 Eagle Poem by Joy Harjo Aug 29, 2019
    • Aug 29, 2019 From "Sex, Economy, Freedom, and Community" by Wendell Berry Aug 29, 2019
    • Aug 29, 2019 The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry Aug 29, 2019
    • Aug 29, 2019 Admit Something by Hafiz Aug 29, 2019
    • Aug 29, 2019 The Lily By Mary Oliver Aug 29, 2019


  • Aaron Fulp-Eickstaedt
  • Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Holy Manna God is the Everything
Spruce Up Your Coffee Table
Feb 12

Feb 12 Spruce Up Your Coffee Table

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Plants, Styling

Red bougainvilleas are beautiful off and on the branch. They create more interesting shapes than roses or tulips.

Homemade Ciabatta Bread
Feb 11

Feb 11 Homemade Ciabatta Bread

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Food Break

Nothing beats the slight tang and softness of a ciabatta. Here’s my recipe. Simply dip in some olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Three-Color Palette
Feb 10

Feb 10 Three-Color Palette

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Living Rooms

When it comes to choosing decorative pieces, you want to stick to a maximum of three colors. Then it’s all about placement.

Shelves over Cabinets
Feb 10

Feb 10 Shelves over Cabinets

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Kitchens

If you have beautiful dishware and cookware, show them off with minimalist shelving. They’ll also be easier to access!

Bisecting Your Loft
Feb 9

Feb 9 Bisecting Your Loft

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Lofts

Discover how to make the most of your loft space by creating a second floor that doesn’t make you feel like a giant.

Midnight & Suflowers
Feb 8

Feb 8 Midnight & Suflowers

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Bedrooms

Painting a bedroom dark blue is an austere choice, but balancing it with white and gold can give it an unorthodox serenity.

Open Kitchen-Dining Combo
Feb 7

Feb 7 Open Kitchen-Dining Combo

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Kitchens, Furniture

The open kitchen can do a lot to make a narrow space feel wider. Here’s some tips and furniture suggestions to make it even more spacious.

Alignment
Feb 6

Feb 6 Alignment

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Styling

Creating the best layout for your framed artwork can be a challenge. Luckily, these core design tenets can help you get started.

Chairs for the Foyer
Feb 6

Feb 6 Chairs for the Foyer

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Furniture, Plants

For the “no shoes” households: give your foyer a lush look with potted trees and antique wooden chairs.

Evolved Daybed
Feb 5

Feb 5 Evolved Daybed

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Living Rooms, Furniture

Sometimes you want a living room that can double as a guest room. The daybed is a great couch solution that’s easy to convert.

Feb 4
Feb 4 The Absurdist Plays of Hank Monroe

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Monthly Musings

Hank Monroe is one of my favorite playwrights. It would certainly be a dream to build a set to his magnum opus, “Fire Lily.”

Utilitarian Centerpieces
Feb 3

Feb 3 Utilitarian Centerpieces

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Kitchens

You don’t need flowers to give nuance to a dining table. Simple objects can be combined to create a centerpiece that’s both beautiful and useful.

Don’t Be Afraid of Painting it Teal
Feb 2

Feb 2 Don’t Be Afraid of Painting it Teal

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Crafts, Furniture

Give an accent wall some more personality by painting a thrift store find the same color. Cool jewelry can double as decoration.

Luxury Deck Furniture
Feb 1

Feb 1 Luxury Deck Furniture

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Furniture, Outdoors

When it comes to the outdoors, it’s wise to invest in furniture that can stand up to the elements. Here are some recommendations.

The Summer Home of Ada Basque
Jan 31

Jan 31 The Summer Home of Ada Basque

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Bedrooms

Artist Ada Basque gave us a tour of her beautiful home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she showed us how to use indigo.

Room to Work
Jan 30

Jan 30 Room to Work

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Furniture, Styling

A lucite desk can illuminate and open up your workspace at a low cost. Balance the look with a more intricate chair.

Modernizing the Tudor Cottage
Jan 28

Jan 28 Modernizing the Tudor Cottage

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Living Rooms

Tudor architecture is known for its exposed ceiling beams. Adding a little plaster and paint is a great way to update and add depth to a room.

Tropics
Jan 26

Jan 26 Tropics

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Crafts

From simple color-blocking to handmade throw pillows, a little DIY can not only brighten a room, it can transport you to a different place entirely.

Blackberry Vanilla Cake
Jan 23

Jan 23 Blackberry Vanilla Cake

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Food Break

Aside from being the only man at my friend’s baby shower, my favorite thing was the heavenly cake she baked.

Coffee with Rebellious Pottery Artist Felicia Burke
Jan 22

Jan 22 Coffee with Rebellious Pottery Artist Felicia Burke

Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt
Interviews

You might not expect a potter to ride a motorcycle, but that’s just one of the assumptions Felicia Burke defies.

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