We don’t always notice the turning of the seasons as it happens day by day. And then, all at once, the signs appear in an unmistakable way. The first green shoots poking out of the garden soil in Wisconsin, the first baby lambs in the hills of Scotland, the noticeable chill in the early morning… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
God our rock God of changing seasons God of justice God of promise God of love Be with us now as we seek answers in the midst of flying bullets, drones and bombs Be with us now as we run for cover in the midst of tornadoes, floods and storms Be with us now as… Read More
Saturday Prayer – Spring Prayer
So God, Where I am now they call this springtime. I want sunshine, flowers, robin’s eggs, and even muddy boots shed on the stoop on the way inside for a cup of tea, served with a big spoonful of honey. Spring’s sweetness is what I want. I do not want the bitter blast of cold… Read More
Thursday Prayer: For a winter’s day
Dear God, We hear stories that make us despondent. We hear stories that make us afraid. We hear stories of callousness, of indifference, of prejudice, of hate. We are looking: looking for signs of hope, of seasons changing, of new growth. Help us to see your greening power at work in our world. Help us… Read More
Saturday Prayer: The Dead of Spring
God of our lives, it’s raining, again. I mean April showers and all that, but come on? Can’t we catch a break. I long to feel the sunshine on my face and a warm breeze. Inspiration seems to flow so much faster when the light shines. The warm breeze reminds me of your spirit,… Read More