Jul 28, 2009 | psalm, scripture
I stand to claim the Rock beneath my feet,the Foundation of my life.Sing in triumph, o my soul.Shout out: “How great is my God!”The Rock is my confidence and my conviction,the very boldness in my step.Dance with joy, my soul, to your core.Lift a hand to...
Jul 20, 2009 | church, poem, scripture
Wooden floorboards, knotted and worn.Curl-up places. Blankets.Windows bright,Like the souls of thoseIn whose homes I can rest,Secure. These are my sanctuaries.
Jul 15, 2009 | poem, prayer
Now I lay me down to sleep,I pray the Lord my fears to keep.I ask my God: these burdens, take;And while I sleep, new dreams to make.Be my peace and be my breath;In every fiber, let me rest.Chase the doubts that haunt my night,Bring mercies new in morning light.
Jul 7, 2009 | faith, psalm
I sit at the crossroads and wait,expectantly at first:A messenger is coming! The eyes of my soul watch for it:A messenger is coming, bearing a word of guidancefor this decision at the intersection.Is that the one, there in the distance?No, no, not yet.I pace while I...