Creating God, we delight in knowing that we all are made in your image, with all of our skin colors and cultures, the diversity of our lives and the limits of our labels, but can it be that the wise and the silly alike are crafted in your image? The cranky along with the serene?… Read More
Monday Prayer
Hello there Precious Friend. It’s me… …again. I know you know what I am carrying And I know I can lean on you And, I hope, you are OK when I just give a little scream of frustration – internally / out loud Or use some expletives (cos, well – human you know) Or just… Read More
Saturday Prayer – Believe In Love
It’s not about what you deserve, it’s about what you believe, and I believe in love. – Wonder Woman, superhero (and theologian) We do not deserve Your grace, but it comes. Thank You for that. And thank You, too, for giving us love to believe in. Even now. Yes, especially now. Amen Jennifer… Read More
Friday Prayer: Psalm 100, Camp Style
Hey, creation! Make a joyful noise to the God who made you! We talk about the Lord with excitement. We sing to God with joy! As true as multiplication tables and that water is wet, the Lord is God- in charge of everything! God made us, along with everything else. We are God’s people- known… Read More
Thursday Prayer
O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I am worn down and ticked off. You discern my thoughts from far away. (To be fair, you made that kind of easy when you made my face to show ALL THE THOUGHTS, all the time…) You give me work to do and… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
You drew the boundary that stopped the sea, Mighty God, and so we seek your border-drawing wisdom this day. Let each “yes” we say be filled with joyful anticipation and each “no” we speak be filled with clarity. May we, made in your image, draw boundaries that nurture health, give space, protect the weak and… Read More
Sunday Prayer
Holy One, Your Love. Oh! We are scattered and shattered, Reckless and reckoning, We throw and toss and hope something sticks… or takes root, and You just say, “I’ve got this, dear servant. Go out and scatter some more. ” Amen. The Rev. Karla Miller is Minister for Community Life at Old North Church… Read More
Saturday Prayer – Just Right
Well, God, I’m pretty sure there’s not enough. Or if there is, It (whatever It may be) will be divided in such a way that I do not get my share. At the same time, I’m also fairly certain that there’s too much. That I’ll be swept away by It (whatever It may be) or… Read More
Friday Prayer: As You Would Have It
Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:8 Boundless Lover of All- Stir up your grace in us, that we might love in such a way that all would know we follow you. Amen. The Reverend Julia Seymour serves Lutheran Church of Hope in Anchorage, AK.… Read More
Thursday Prayer
Your word is a lamp to my feet, Lord. Your word is a light to my path. Though the world around me tosses and tumbles, I hold fast to you. Though I have doubts and worries and I wonder, I hold fast to you. Though my heart hurts, my spirit aches, and I lose my… Read More
