Holy One who abides in my words- In my awkwardness and lovely lack of self-esteem, I second-guess the words which exit my mouth. Anxiety sets my mind on fire, igniting doubts, and the flames of overthinking spread rapidly. Reset my racing mind. Allow me to release the conversation. Relax my heart, and help me find… Read More
Narrative Lectionary: Organizing Like Paul (Romans 1:1-17)
I am not always a huge fan of Paul’s, but I have to give him credit as an organizer. He gets power and he gets the importance of relationships. This week’s text from Romans 1 can be found here along with an additional commentary here. Paul starts off this letter by what we call in organizing… Read More
The Pastoral Is Political: The Person is Political
How many times have we heard—or even used—the words, “It isn’t personal”? Usually these words are used to apply procedural and policy guidelines to everyone regardless of who they are. And there is a sense in which that is fair and a good thing. Yet in another way, these words mean “I am not interested… Read More
Monday Prayer
Precious One, The scent of the Mock Orange fills my senses Such heady scents, Made by you, for us to enjoy. The rosy dawn, greets the day, Filling my sight, Filling my heart, with love for you. The realities of home seem far away, And yet, in this marvellous world, You have given us the… Read More
Sunday Prayer: Still
You have heard our plans, for prime real estate and pretty flowers, for peak performance, and petty victories. Still, You walk beside us. You have heard our hopes, for high grades and hot tickets, for hassle-free travel, and hijinks galore. You walk beside us still. You have heard our laments, for lost sheep and late… Read More
Saturday Prayer: Mothering God
Mothering God, For your creative, creating energy, We give you thanks. For groaning in labor pains, We give you thanks. For the tears you shed, We give you thanks. For the shelter of your wings, We give you thanks. For stirring our nests and carrying us aloft, We give you thanks. For feeding us and… Read More
11th Hour Preacher Party:
It’s that time of the week again, the time when one really can’t procrastinate one’s sermon-writing much longer, can one? Revised Common Lectionary preachers might be resurrecting Tabitha/Dorcas, or otherwise exploring Good Shepherd texts. Narrative Lectionary preachers are traveling with Paul and Barnabas. Maybe you’ve come up with a post-Easter series, or (in the U.S.)… Read More
Friday Prayer
God- I’m too grouchy and grief-stricken to begin with a longer list of titles and acclamations. You know who You are and what You do. I have a small bone to pick about “a time and season for everything”. Surely, a young mother dying is out of season. Certainly, a late release of cell phone… Read More
Friday Festival
I am sitting in my kitchen, spring sunlight pours in through the open door. It is cold but beautiful. This has been quite a week hasn’t it? Two very significant deaths in our small world of the faithful. One so untimely it takes the breath away, and the other at the end of a very… Read More
Thursday Prayer
I used to think, if they really knew me, (if you really knew me) they’d know I’m a fraud. A mess. A fool. A mean, ugly disaster. But in these years of getting to know you better, and of letting you know me, I’ve found such relief in knowing you know me and love me,… Read More
