Blessed Guide, who meets us at the door of all things: grant us discerning hearts to recognize the opportunities before us. There are times to welcome the world we encounter at our doorstep, and greet each friend and stranger into our midst. There are times to cross the threshold of adventure and risk, and join… Read More
11th Hour Preacher Party: Over to you edition
I use the “Pray as you go” app on my morning commute. I’ve particularly enjoyed, this week that, each morning, the prayers have been firmly located within the Octave of Easter – each day has been named as Easter Monday, Easter Tuesday etc… As pastors, it’s tempting to rush on with the seasons. Indeed, towards… Read More
Monday Prayer: Holy Monday
Comforting One, who bolsters us as we tumble between triumph and defeat, draw us near to your sustaining grace and love. Open the eyes and ears of our being to receive the fullness of your mystery, that we may yield to is transforming power. As we journey through the disorienting events that pierce the hope… Read More
Ordiversary Party: April!
It might seem like an unusual time of year for ordinations, since at least in the USA April is before the end of the school year, and so is tricky for getting all the requirements done. But you’d be surprised at how many RevGals have an April ordiversary! This should be a hopping party, if… Read More
Monday Prayer: rolled away
Blessed One, who rolls away from us the disgrace of all things, restore us to the light of welcome and becoming. Lift us from the mire of shortcomings and disappointments, poor choices and heartbreaks, that we may see the glory of your countenance that revels in our souls. Join us to one another in celebrations… Read More
11th Hour Preacher’s Party: Where are you encountering God?
In what ways and in which places are you encountering God this 3rd week in Lent? In places of light? Or lurking in the shadows? Is the presence of God illuminating life around you just now or confounding you? Our Lectionary texts, as ever, are a mixed bag that invite us to join in a… Read More
Friday Prayer: Job 13, RJV
An Interpretation of Job 13, Revised Julia Version: Look, I have heard everything you are telling me, “friends”, And your words aren’t new to me. I have the same information that you do; And, frankly, you’re not offering different or better interpretation. I want to speak directly to the Almighty and take up this… Read More
RevGalBookPals: A Booklet of Uncommon Prayer
In this review space, I like to try to cover things that are recently out- in the hopes of offering good information as to what is worth your time and shelf space and what could be skipped. Sometimes, however, a book slips through the cracks and I don’t learn about it until a couple years… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Divine Mirror- Reflect back to me the person you want me to see. Reflect back to me my true image- not the one I’m imagining in my head. Encourage me to hold up your true mirror to your children I meet along the way. May they see a portrait of authenticity staring back at them.… Read More
Friday Prayer
Dear God of all times, places, and peoples, I ask for your Spirit of consolation and strength to be present in clear and tangible ways to the people, especially the Muslim community, of Christchurch, New Zealand. In a time of shock and grief, grant peace and gentleness to neighbors helping neighbors. Let the wails of… Read More
