Oh Holy One, They stand as silent witnesses, Remembering greener times, Counting the leaves they lost, And looking to the promise of Spring. And so do I, Looking around the bend in the road ahead, Remembering answered prayer, Celebrating fruitful ministry, And listening to the Wind of the Spirit Blowing through the barren branches. You… Read More
Saturday Prayer: Morning Fog
Holy One, I’m behind — a bit frazzled because the day ahead is full of tasks and Sunday preparation. But even after coffee and a workout and a bracing shower, I feel… foggy. My to-do list is not done. My willpower is missing. My sermon is… missing, too. Clear away the cobwebs, sweep my distractions… Read More
Saturday Prayer: Loved from Above
O Holy One, Your love surrounds me! Even when I walk with deep troubles, Even when I don’t yet see the dawn, Even when I know in my mind (but it hasn’t reached my heart) That you are always there. In deep darkness, I don’t see the whys and the whats and the whens… But… Read More
Saturday Prayer: unraveled plans
Holy One, What I think life should be like, and what is reality are two very different things! I wrestle with not seeing my plans come to fruition as I believed they would be. I struggle with having to redo, restart, and reimagine the days ahead. I want things neat and tidy… And life is… Read More
The Pastoral is Political: The Reluctant Juror
A co-worker came to talk to me recently about her summons for jury duty. She noted that she would have to take a cut in pay if she were selected for a lengthy trial. Our hospice agency only reimburses for 5 (five) days of jury duty per year. A trial in our county can last… Read More
Saturday Prayer: Perfect Light
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
