Tenacious God, You’ve said “be strong and courageous.” And here we are with quivering hearts, apprehensive about what needs to happen. Do we really need to use our shaking voices? Will they listen to us or throw us aside? Will my one voice matter? I know what my task is. I know how you are… Read More
Monday Prayer
It was a holy moment… A gathering of family church family family friends family united and one our family God’s family we sat, happily sharing: news stories food laughter fun It was a precious God moment… Holy One, we thank for all those small God moments that make up each day we thank you for… Read More
Saturday Prayer: Stalled
I am stalled. I have been pushing too hard for too long. I’ve given my life more gas than it can handle, taken on too much, tried to do more than I am capable of. And now I’m sitting by the side of the road, unable to get started again, watching the smoke pouring out… Read More
11th Hour Preacher Party: Take Time
This rose bloomed on the morning the moving van arrived, a morning full of constant motion and a flurry of activity. As our children and I left the house for the last time, I stopped to smell the rose and invited them to do so, too. The moving crew–five men–all came over to smell it… Read More
Friday Festival
It is almost 6 pm on a summer Friday; the air is heavy and storm clouds are brooding overhead; I began collating the content of today’s Festival around 7.30 this morning and I had planned to have it finished and posted well before lunchtime. Then at 9 am I received a very unexpected call: a… Read More
Friday Prayer
A word for the one who needs to hear- The Lord says wildflowers are not too much. They bring beauty to the land and strength to the soil. They are food for the birds, bees, and butterflies and shelter for that which crawls on the ground. Even if they were merely decorative- a… Read More
Thursday Prayer
God, I did it. I made them other. I allowed them to be other to me. So that I could stay distant. So that I could stay away. So that I could get to work on time. So that I could sleep at night. I had to. But You called me child. And you called… Read More
Ask the Matriarch: Our Favorite Ministry Resources
This week we ask the Matriarchs to give us some practical inspiration for our work as pastors. Dear Matriarchs, What are your best/favorite/essential go-to resources for ministry? Categories might include worship liturgy, sermon writing, programming, leader development, spiritual development (pastor and congregation) and congregational vitality. Let’s hear from our Matriarchs: Sharon Mack Temple I will… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Sweet Alpha, Kind Omega- For the ones budding in the early stages of life, we give thanks. And then for the ones nearing the ends of things- for their last breaths their warm tears their last looks around this earth- with aching hearts, we thank you too. Prayers are building in our hearts. Emotions are… Read More
Monday Prayer
Holy One… ah… Summer Nights light, bright, heady. Darkness a distant memory… In my sweet corner of the world, summer brings the longest of days and the shortest of nights The lightness fills my soul Thank you! Precious Holy, for all who today lie in dark places – send your light For all who today… Read More
