The streets are littered with confetti and streamers, dirty from being walked on by the crowds. Every so often one sees a trash can filled with branches, wilted flowers, and placards with his name. The crowds have gone home leaving evidence of the parade. The streets are empty except for those who have nowhere else… Read More
Monday Prayer
I lost a week, last week. Last Monday I convinced myself that I only had one more week of Lent- that it was already week five and not week four. And that little bird, the one that sits on the middle of your chest and makes you feel panicky, was fluttering like nobody’s business. How… Read More
Monday Prayer + Wishing for Clarity
Every so often something happens in the larger church that leads to confusion. Why did they make that decision? Do they know something the rest of us don’t? Did they make a mistake? Is it the result of institutional bias or individual sinfulness? There are so many answers to the question of “What happened?” I’ve… Read More
Monday Prayer + A Day Late
Dear God, I have no excuse to offer for my forgetfulness. I could craft one. I could relate a story about the way my day got away from me as I managed tasks that weren’t originally mine but somehow… I could talk about my new phone and the fact that the calendar thingy is all… Read More
Monday Prayer + Choose Hope
This past week, people around the world gave thanks for the life of Archbishop Demond Tutu, who died the day after Christmas. Like many long-lived saints, it seemed at times that he would be with us always, but at 90 his work was completed. Last week as I googled my way through quotes I ran… Read More
Monday Prayer + Can I Ask You Something?
From the bathtub, an eight-year-old voice can be heard. “Mom?”“Mom!”“Mommy!”“PASTOR HEIDI!”“Yes, what is it?”“Can you hear me?”“Yes, what do you need?”“Can I ask you a favor?”“Yes, what is it that you want?”“Can you get me a towel?” It’s been twenty years, but I still remember the effort it took for my daughter to get my… Read More
Thursday Prayer for Friends
I have been a RevGal for a long time. When the first Big Event was announced, I didn’t hesitate to register. Finally, I would get to meet Songbird and St. Casserole and Will’s Mama! (In our first few years we were anonymous on our blogs.) Yet, when the event was only weeks away I considered… Read More
Thursday Prayer on Spirit Day
Today, millions of Americans are once again wearing purple in a stand against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth. Spirit Day is the largest, most visible anti-bullying campaign for LGBTQ youth in the United States. God of Creation, you have made your children in your image… Read More
Thursday Prayer: I’m late!
I’m late! I’m late, for a very important date! No time to say, “Hello.” Goodbye! I’m late, I’m late, I’m late, I’m late, I’m late! Dear Lord, I hate being late. It makes me anxious and fretful. I worry that I’ve been a disappointment. It’s particularly awful when it feels public or professional. God, when… Read More
Thursday Prayer
“May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are… Read More
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