Feb 28, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
To the One who created humanity and walked among us: Thank you for people—for all people, but today especially I’m thankful for those who radiate love and warmth and meaning into our lives. The simplest gifts of shared laughter, a warm embrace, and caring...
Feb 27, 2009 | Lent, prayer
“So Frickin Beautiful”*Creator God,you are beautiful in the morning fog when all is grayyou are beautiful in the landscape of rolling hills, steep mountains and cold Adirondack lakesyou are beautiful in the deep purples, warm whites, and almost-green...
Feb 26, 2009 | Lent, prayer
The church sign along the road reads, “Jesus is the answer.”There is a story about a pastor describing an animal for the children to guess during Children’s Time in worship. Small mammal, bushy tail, climbs trees, likes nuts. One child’s hand...
Feb 25, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
At Grace UCC, we are taking a Lenten Sabbatical: fasting from church business (especially committee meetings) and feasting on prayer, devotions, and small group conversation. In an effort to provide several diverse resources for daily prayer, I’ve volunteered to...