This heart-shaped cloud caught my attention and made me stop in wonder. It moved ahead of me down the highway, carried on winds I couldn’t see. I marveled at the Divine Reminder of The Cloud of the Presence… God-With-Us… Always. Breath of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Child of the Promise, Ruler of the Nations, We… Read More
Friday Prayer: Walking
Holy One, These last few days of Advent could be frantic, a furious sprint to Christmas Eve: the lists, the rehearsals, the sermons, the last-minute shopping, the wrapping of presents, and mailing cards. We push. We fret. We lose the wonder and joy of the season. So in the midst of it all, may we… Read More
Friday Prayer: Present (Imperfect)
Holy One, I started today with the best of intentions. I had grand plans, (ok, just vague ideas) but one by one they crashed, and perfection faded into sunset. But if I’m honest, I know in my heart of hearts that what was left was still pretty amazing! So remind me, Lord, when I fuss… Read More
Friday Prayer: Traveling home
Holy One, I sat in this traffic tonight, impatient and tired, (and a little bit whiny). When I had to wait for the traffic light to cycle through a third time, I yelled, “I just want to go HOME!” (to no one in particular) But really, I was calling and crying out to You. For… Read More
Why I Give to RevGalBlogPals: We need one another!
Before I went to seminary, I stumbled onto some clergywomen’s blogs. I did not know any women clergy personally because I was from a more conservative tradition. I would read their stories and wish I could serve in a congregation, too. I lived vicariously through their sermons and their discussions. It was inspiring! The possibilities… Read More
The Pastoral is Political: Short-Term Memory
We are the dead; short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. from In Flanders Fields by John McCrae Sunday, November 11, 2018 was the one-hundredth anniversary of Armistice Day, the end of World War One in Europe. The festivities have been… Read More
Friday Prayer: Full stop
Creator God, I feel the change; a brittleness, a lack of flexibility, a resistance to change… It’s a full stop when growing season ends. I know there are times of rest and growth. You guide them, season by season. Help me reflect, restore, renew, rebuild and redesign. Help me accept your Spirit’s tending, even pruning,… Read More
Friday Prayer: suspense
Holy One, I’ve spent so much time waiting over these last few days. Waiting for news Waiting for test results Waiting for flights, trains and buses Waiting for checks in the mail Waiting for change Waiting for answers from you. I’ve learned That I am not good at waiting That answers come when it is… Read More
Friday Prayer: Walking in the Night
Maybe your week, your month, your decade has felt oppressive and grim. Maybe you are overcome with anger at the continued unjust treatment of racial, cultural and sexual minorities. Or maybe you are facing what feel like insurmountable tasks and responsibilities. This prayer was birthed out of my own need to look to the Light… Read More
Friday Prayer: The Fog of Discernment
Holy One, Some of us wait in the fog of Discernment with all the possibilities, all of the pitfalls, and all of our questions. We are seeking the right direction from You, and are not sure that we even know when we will know that we know what we should do. We need your clear… Read More
