The first time I ran across Isaiah 42 verse 1 was when I was preparing my mother’s homegoing service in November of 2002. The words, “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights,” brought me some comfort and a bit of peace at the time. This morning, the more… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
God of Breath Remind us to breathe as we move from one season to the next. Some holy and some just wholly exhausting. God of Breath Remind us to breathe as we listen to news that is too often not good. Cause us to hear with hearts determined to beat to the call of love… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Dear God, It is hump day. And these days – every day seems like we are facing hills to climb, sooo many humps to get over. It is exhausting. Sooo exhausting. Yet, You stand behind us to keep us from falling; You gently nudge us forward. You stand before us cheering us on; lovingly calling… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Holy One, The Psalmist cries out “Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.” Protect our hearts as we work for justice and peace—that they not become hardened and bitter or so broken that we stop loving our neighbor, ourselves, and even You. Protect our minds as we take in all that is… Read More
Narrative Lectionary: Be Love Out Loud
The text for this week found in Isaiah reminds me so much of the current political climate we find ourselves in today. Read it here This story is so familiar to what we are experiencing in this country with this seated president – that it makes me want to laugh and cry at the same… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Dear God, It is a new day. With it comes some significant wins and some deep losses. Many are waking up this morning with heavy hearts and tired feet…but their work has not been in vain. Many are waking up this morning disappointed by those who choose to vote from a place of hate and… Read More
Narrative Lectionary: A Rallying Cry (Joshua 24:1-15 [16-26])
I have participated in lots of rallies, marches, demonstrations, and protests over the years. This is what this week’s text reminds me of. Read it here. Like Joshua standing in front of the gathered people, moving stories are told. Lived experiences are shared. Rallying speeches are given. At every crowd gathering—call to actions are made… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Giver of life Creator of us all Lover of our souls God who dwells in our flesh, our very beings Help us today, and guide us as we seek justice for LaQuan McDonald and remember 16 shots and a cover-up as we believe Dr. Ford and all those that have suffered sexual violence and sexual… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
God of many names We lift up those facing the ravages of storms that go by many names Present storms and storms that have passed, leaving stark reminders of just how small and vulnerable we are The fear is real The loss is real The trauma is real Bring peace and restoration to every person,… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Gracious God, in these times of remembering, help us to recall Your grace towards us that we might extend grace to one another. Loving God, in the midst of hateful rhetoric and fearful behavior, help us to feel Your love in our very flesh in ways that cannot be contained and held back from one… Read More
