Oh precious Holy!! The weeks are running and I am here… simply here. The fall / the autumn is fast approaching… things are changing, in the world in the countryside in the community in me. Precious Holy, create in me something new Something brave and bold Something that will show to others That you are… Read More
Saturday Prayer
Saturday Sabado Sabbath It should be But Dear God, When else would those committee meetings happen? The shopping get done? The chores untouched during the week? Those final worship tasks and sermon tweaks? Saturday Sabado Sabbath Is it okay God, if for some of us it is not “a day”? But, perhaps Sabbath is found… Read More
Saturday Prayer – Right On Time
Dear Friend, As I move from appointment to meeting to errand to activity, I am either too early or (more often) too late. As I rush and scramble, remind me of the gentle, abundant grace of your kairos, that time outside of time. Where no one is ever too late or (even) too early but… Read More
Monday Prayer – Planner
Morning, afternoon, evening… Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday… Monday. Monday – here you are again It seems like no time since last Monday Our weeks, and days planned out Lines on a planner Entries in a diary Mark our work, our leisure, our quiet times, our creativity (or lack thereof) God of all the… Read More
Friday Five – the Times they are a Changing
The Times They Are a Changing This is the season of change; our Facebook feeds are full of pictures from first days at school; and news of exam success and college places for our teens. In our churches the summer season is ending and minds turn to autumn and all the things that will start… Read More
Friday Prayer: Time in all directions
There is time. There is time to breathe. There is time to think before speaking. There is time to rest. There is time to laugh. There is time to play. There is time to eat well. There is time to care for yourself. There is time to hope. There is time to dream. There is… Read More