Bright and shining star Who guides us, And shows us the Perfect Light. We watch with thankfulness and hope, As you drive back the darkness Of doubt and fear. Renew our faith, Increase our vision, Restore our courage to stand against evil And injustice. Embody your Love in us today. Amen. Rev. Deborah Vaughn is… Read More
Saturday Prayer: O tender Root
O Tender Root of Jesse, Promised to us, Abiding with us, Bloom in our dry deserts of hearts, Grow in our distracted, busy lives. Surprise us with your joy and love. Encourage us with your hope and peace. We are weary… We wander away… Gather us in Be born in us today O come to… Read More
Saturday Prayer: Just around the corner
Just around the corner, Holy One, Coming soon. Before I know it, While I am longing, Wondering and wandering, While I am looking to your Promised One, I see peeps of sunshine, Ribbons of laughter, and streams of Joy!!! As the World waits, As my heart sings, Just around the corner, Holy One, There is… Read More
Saturday Prayer: Just a little light
Lord, I enjoy the yards full of lights, the choir rehearsing the songs of angels and shepherds. I love to celebrate a mother and child, an overfilled inn and a manger and… …a reindeer? I confess I get distracted by the trimmings and forget the Main Story of Christmas! So help me see your Light… Read More
Friday Prayer: answered prayer
Holy One, We who are searching, We who are wondering, We who are lonely, We who are questioning: We sit and wait in silence… We who are grieving, We who are dreaming, We who are watching, We who are planning: We sit and wait in silence… We who are grateful, We who are comforted, We… Read More
Friday Prayer: The Wind of the Spirit
Holy One, I can’t always see the Wind of the Spirit, or know when you will come. Sometimes I doubt that I heard your Voice, and am slow to respond. And sometimes I do run refreshed by your call, joyful and freed, But God, When I look back and see the trail of the Spirit’s… Read More
Friday Prayer: Waiting
Holy One, There’s nothing I hate more than waiting… Waiting for news. Waiting for answers. Waiting for direction. Waiting for change. Waiting for a result. Waiting for a birth (or a death). I seek your guidance. I pray. I listen to wisdom. There’s not a “yes”… There’s not a “no”… There’s not even a gentle… Read More
The Pastoral is Political: Can I get a witness?
On Tuesday, October 8th, I will take a day off work and join other clergy in a show of solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ friends and siblings whose rights are being “debated” before the Supreme Court of the United States. I will be there as a witness to their rights as my fellow citizens. This is… Read More
Friday Prayer: life’s a bowl of grits
Holy One, Sometimes, life’s hard. There’s more questions than answers, More tears than smiles. The tragedies outweigh the successes. And then… Comfort comes In a hug Or a smile Or a heartfelt prayer… Or a bowl of grits. And the warmth of your love Nestles in. I’m enveloped. I’ll try again To walk this uncertain,… Read More
Friday Prayer: Persistence
Holy One: Through every obstacle, every question, every doubt, you are with me. When I struggle to survive in hostile places, you stand with me and surround me with friends. When it’s finally time for your Spirit’s fruit, you celebrate as I bloom with joy. I am your child, your follower, your defender, your beloved.… Read More
