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
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
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
Ask the Matriarch: Grumbling about the Part-Time Pastor
The number of part-time pastors and bi-vocational pastors is on the rise. This week’s question is from a RevGal who is leading her congregation as they make that shift. Hear her challenges: Dear Matriarchs, I serve as the congregation’s first part-time pastor because — you guessed it — the congregation can no longer afford a… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Spirit, breath of life, awaken in us this day, we pray, the gift of seeing the shining web of connection between ourselves and others. As we bump into each other today, working together, talking over coffee, holding a tired hand or speaking a patient word, help us to find the grace in each other.… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God, every moment of this day is claimed. The spaces between meetings have been filled with movement. Rest seems like miles from me. Energize me. Keep the breezes of drowsiness away until this evening when I will need to sleep. Grant me focus. Relieve me from any anxiety that comes my way. Amen. ***** The… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Breath of Life, who woke us up this morning, teach us today, we pray, that every breath is full of your presence. The sharp gasp of awe, the long sigh of grief, the puff of exasperation, the shallow breath of fear, all contain you. With each breath in and each push out, may we be… Read More
