A week ago, I sat listening and praying in Ebenezer United Methodist Church on Capitol Hill, an historic black church. I attended at the invitation of a friend who was part of the arrests in the Capitol on July 13th of this year. She and others were taken to lock-up for praying and singing in… 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
Friday Festival: God Shows Up
God is popping up in unexpected places in these hot July days. As temperatures soar and wildfires rage, the quiet places are revealing God’s presence to our bloggers. A wedding in France prompts Linda Anderson-Little to think about savoring experiences rather than rushing through them at Soul Story Writer. The wedding was expected to be… 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
Wits’ Ends Day: Escape Room Challenge
Last week I was “locked” in a room along with six family members and four random strangers. We had one hour to solve the puzzles that would give us the code to get the medallion that would unlock the door. You’ll be happy to know that my group made it out with ten minutes to… 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
Revised Common Lectionary: Wheat and Weeds
Jesus could have been using my garden as an example when telling this parable. Weeds among the things that were intentionally planted? Story of my life. I don’t particularly like weeding, so often the weeds will grow so tall that they will overshadow the plants that are supposed to be the highlights of my garden!… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Divine Creator, who aligns my body, mind, and soul, My heart is racing right now. Palpitations have emerged victorious. Anxiety is my companion since childhood. As life progressed it has invited itself without permission. It has made me overthink, over-care, overwork. And sometimes baby steps have been the only way to move forward in life.… Read More
