When you come to us in dreams, O God, we feel joy in your presence – our hearts encouraged, our minds clearer, our broken places healed. When you come to us in dreams, O God, we see a world made new – all barriers broken down, all people welcomed in, all conflicts at an end.… Read More
11th Hour Preacher Party: It’s still Easter
This Sunday, the fourth Sunday in the Easter Season for those of us following the RCL, continues the story of the formation of the early church as told in the Book of Acts. This week we have Peter branding out beyond the “norms” of Jewish members in the church to the uncircumcised Gentiles. It’s radical,… Read More
Friday Prayer
A Prayer Before An Abortion God Who Sees- You alone know the fullness of my situation. You remember even better that I do how I came to be here and how I made this decision. Even in my resolve, You know all of my feelings. Concede to me, in your mercy, safe entry and exit… Read More
Friday Festival: Back to the Foundation
As the week winds up, our bloggers are returning us to the essentials. They offer a counterbalance to whatever sorrow, aggravation, worry or rage the week has brought to us. The image above is Bonnie Jacobs meditation on the laundry — just in case your week has been like that, too. Jan Edmiston reminds us… Read More
RevGalBookPals: Women Rise Up
I usually conclude my reviews with my recommendations for how you might use the book featured in the review. I’m going to change that up now and begin with my recommendation. First, some questions: Have you been looking for an accessible book on the stories of biblical women from a progressive perspective? Have you sought… Read More
Thursday Prayer
You said to love one another. But I worry sometimes that we forget that you said to love one another, as I have loved you. So, well, okay… Love one another by serving and sharing and all that nice, polite church stuff we’re good at, sure, yes, absolutely. And also, Love one another by calling… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Thank you for a new day Thank you for time to pray Thank you for the sun that chases the blues away Thank you for seedlings breaking through the soil and the blossoms adding colors to the trees Thank you for the sound of the birds outside my window (not so much the poop on my car)… Read More
Revised Common Lectionary: Egos in the Way
Praise the LORD! Praise the Sovereign from the heavens! Praise the Great One, all angels and celestial beings! Praise the Eternal Light, you sun and moon and stars! (Psalm 148) Can you imagine being the sun — 1,391,000 km in diameter, more than 4,500,000,000 years old, the center of the solar system, the hope of… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Holy One who abides in my words- In my awkwardness and lovely lack of self-esteem, I second-guess the words which exit my mouth. Anxiety sets my mind on fire, igniting doubts, and the flames of overthinking spread rapidly. Reset my racing mind. Allow me to release the conversation. Relax my heart, and help me find… Read More
Narrative Lectionary: Organizing Like Paul (Romans 1:1-17)
I am not always a huge fan of Paul’s, but I have to give him credit as an organizer. He gets power and he gets the importance of relationships. This week’s text from Romans 1 can be found here along with an additional commentary here. Paul starts off this letter by what we call in organizing… Read More
