In addition to my Prayers & Gratitudes journal, I maintain a keepsake box nicknamed the God Box. It's a designated place for mementos that connect me with my faith community. When I'm feeling down I brew myself a cup of lemon-ginger tea and sift through the box's contents: greeting cards, newspaper clippings, bookmarks, poems, magazine articles, bits of ribbon, ornaments, clippings from church bulletins, and photographs.
My baptism certificate lies at the bottom of the box. Cradling it in my hands reminds me of my commitment to a new life in Christ, providing the spiritual lift I need.
Query: Where do you store mementos of your faith?
Muriel Fish serves as church librarian and lives on Fishbone Farm with her husband, four hens, and one spoiled tabby cat. When she's not collecting eggs, she teaches public speaking and writing courses at Thomas College.
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