For small wins in a time of deep struggle For babies born in a world addicted to death For warm spirits in a cold society For elder wisdom amidst the chaos For ancestral guides leading us to liberation For love undeserving yet steadfast We say thank you, God Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! *********… Read More
Friday prayer: the witness of Bartimaeus
A relative of mine would yell at referees during basketball games, “You blind Bartimaeus!” This name-calling was, of course, meant as an insult. (It was also problematic in ways I didn’t quite understand as a teenager.) But Bartimaeus was wise. He didn’t have to see Jesus to know who – and what – he was.… Read More
Sunday Prayer: every minute of every day
In the name of Christ,
the Messiah,
hear our prayers, O God!
Each and every minute
of each and every day
our faith is tested … Read More
Sunday Prayer: prayer and praising
Rabbi … Teacher …
your wisdom is as great
as your compassion.
Even when people come to you … Read More
RCL: Proper 15 Year B – What is eternal?
I have a strange confession. I like thinking of Wisdom as God’s partner and companion. If I wanted to slide into my weird and hardwired gender language I could call Wisdom God’s wife, and yet a person apart from the Trinity. I am not entirely missing the mark, even if I am a bit too… Read More
Sunday Prayer: fullness of joy
Mothering God,
you draw your children near,
inviting us to abide in your love,
to dwell in your goodness,
so that we might know the fullness … Read More
Sunday Prayer: thank God for the teachers
At the Spirit’s urging,
all along our journeys of faith,
we have been greeted by
teachers
who took the time time … Read More
Sunday Prayer: grant wisdom and courage
Table-turning God,
your turning of the tables is not popular here;
your emphasis on love instead of power is considered foolish;
your righteous anger in the face of despicable behavior … Read More
Sunday Prayer: silence our demons
Holy Exorcist, Deliverer, Healer,
we are amazed by your healing power!
With absolute authority,
you silence the spirits of evil within us …
around us … Read More
Friday Prayer
I don’t know if I fear the Lord as I ought, But I am in awe of the majesty of creation. I don’t know if I fear the Lord as I ought, But I tremble in the presence of grace. I don’t know if I fear the Lord as I ought, But I step out… Read More
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