George Washington Carver (born into slavery, he showed southerners how and why to plant peanuts, soybeans and sweet potatoes rather than just cotton) was asked, "How is it you understand these plants so well?" He replied, "If you love it enough, anything will talk to you." 
So our question is how do we increase and hone our sensitivity to Love, Mystery, Justice, Neighbor...God?
Here is  a biblical example:

But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.’

 A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’ Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God! ’Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.’  John 20:15-29

This Sunday 4/7, we'll begin the work of a community of faith, hope and love as we strive to teach (and learn with) our Affirmation Class (youth 7th grade and up). We try to teach our children everything and yet often neglect/forget/avoid teaching the most important issues of faith, hope, loving God, loving neighbor and more! So we'll gather as a community to share this task together. We'll begin with our sensitivity to God.


 I also imagine, the adults will learn and grow on the way too.
We'll meet at 4 p.m. at the Wesley Cottage. Dress casually for activity. We'll comune together over a meal of burritos. Katrina will bring the ground meat. Rob will bring the tortillas. You bring whatever you think needs to go with or on the burritos.