While doom scrolling through social media the other day, I hovered over a post that basically said that some of us stayed home when we were supposed to, and so those who have chosen not to be vaccinated can stay home now; that it’s their turn. I sort of harrumphed in agreement and then immediately… Read More
Tuesday Prayer: Wellness
God of our bodies, and minds, and souls: We often don’t know when to stop. We often push when our bodies say slow and our minds are hurting. In all of this, you hope for our wellness. You call for us to proper rest and care. May we honor our mental health in our work… Read More
Monday Prayer – Hope
God, we sang one of my favorite hymns on Sunday and I’m still thinking about it. Is it ok that for now this is the prayer that I have? Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, with all thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love, in these cold hearts of ours. Come Holy Spirit as… Read More
Revised Common Lectionary: Hard to Believe
Three passages invite us to reflect on our “believing.” What inspires belief? What challenges it? What proves it? What disproves it? What, for us, makes it hard to believe the worst of truth or the best of it? What is hard for you to believe about the gospel? If any of those questions caught your… Read More
Sunday Prayer: gather us in
Manna-provider,
we come to you hungry,
and you feed us with the Bread of Life,
thirsty … Read More
Saturday Prayer, July 24th, 2021
We are moving slowly through the summerFeeling the sun beating downAnd occasional days of rainWhen we enjoy a break from the heat Those are the days I most appreciate, Creator,For I am not a summer womanPreferring the cooler days of fall But I have learned that I cannot chooseWhat weather I will experienceOn any given… Read More
Friday Prayer
Look, I am truly out of nice words and my ability to craft a lovely phrase flew out the window somewhere with my 900th sigh about unvaccinated people and the call for a third funeral in 15 days. I believe that You are here and at work and that I am surrounded by grace and… Read More
Thursday Prayer
Every week, there is a moment when I look out, over the pews, through the camera lens, and to all who can hear my voice, to all who can see my face, to all who can feel my energy,to all who can somehow in someway sorta kinda receive this message, I remind them and me… Read More
11th Hour Preacher Party: Loaves and Fishes
9th Sunday after Pentecost July 25, 2021 God has provided so much for me today. I experienced a beautiful and breezy day filled with sunshine here in southwest Wisconsin and spent a few restful hours at a campground this morning. Upon arriving to the church, a thoughtful parishioner gifted me with fresh Georgia peaches and… Read More
Revised Common Lectionary: Food For Thought
There is a lot of food for thought in this week’s Revised Common Lectionary lessons! And no matter how many people partake in that food, there will be leftovers – at least according to the readings from 2 Kings and John. So, in that spirit, here are a few tidbits to help get your sermon… Read More
