We are out in our yard, the yard of the manse, across the street from the church, Presbyterian, and we see the cars leaving the Catholic church, just down the block, and our lot, too, the overflow. We recognize the black Suburban, and the old school station wagon, and the hearse with the logo on… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
God of Grace When we don’t know what to do… Have mercy on us God of Grace When we don’t know where to turn… Have mercy on us God of Grace When we don’t know who You are… Have mercy on us For there is yet work for us to do… …Light to be shared… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
God of grace Time moves so fast we can hardly recall what day it is Slow us down, please Draw us back to You To one another To creation So that in sincere gratitude and fullness of joy we might experience the life that You envision for each of us So that all may truly… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Thank you for a new day Thank you for time to pray Thank you for the sun that chases the blues away Thank you for seedlings breaking through the soil and the blossoms adding colors to the trees Thank you for the sound of the birds outside my window (not so much the poop on my car)… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Amazing God, On this day in the middle of the week In this moment in the middle of the morning As we journey in the middle of the Lenten season We stop and catch a view of both the sun’s brilliance and the moon’s light in the deep blue sky And we are convicted to… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Holy One, Thank you for a new day with new opportunities to grow, new possibilities to love, new intentions to be more like You in the world; even if it is only within our own small world to start. As we lean into the rest of the week, cause us to lean on You, to… Read More
Saturday Prayer – Berries in Winter
For berries in winter, we praise your name, oh Creator of all things. For the miracle that is their rich color, taut skin, juice in each bite. For berries in winter, – and every gift that comes unexpectedly deliciously delightfully out of season – we praise your name, Oh Creator of all things. Amen. ________________________________________________________________… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Ever present God, Open our hearts to find beauty even in the simplest of times. Open our minds to discover magic in the midst of routine. Open our hands in acts of kindness and tenderness. Open our day to include laughter, rest and sips that bring comfort. Thank You for breaking through the heavens to… Read More
RCL: Get Dressed and Go!
For most of the world, Christmas is over. For a few of us we are counting down the twelve days of Christmas. Many of the people who will gather for worship on Sunday have packed up their Christmas decorations and have moved on to New Year’s plans and resolutions. Yet, on the only Sunday in… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
God of Breath Remind us to breathe as we move from one season to the next. Some holy and some just wholly exhausting. God of Breath Remind us to breathe as we listen to news that is too often not good. Cause us to hear with hearts determined to beat to the call of love… Read More
