Isaiah 40

God of all life, God of my life,Whisper a word that I am longing to hear:of solace,of hope,of love,of a new day.Fill me up where I feel poured out.Do not let your servant falter;give me your strength to run.God of grace and strength,Grant us all legs and hands and...

A Prayer of Failed Words

O God… …grant your protection.   O God… …grant your patience.   O God… …grant your peace.   Dear Jesus… …please.

LAMENT: Trusting God’s Goodness

In the world of facebook, many of my clergy colleagues have been posting on their statuses: “Pat Robertson does not speak for me,” an important affirmation that hateful (ignorant, racist, bitter, inane, homophobic, sexist, self-important, life-defeating,...

The Church as the Woman at the Well

I’ve been pondering what makes any given congregation feel vital and vibrant, a living and active part of the Body of Christ. Now, an abundance of programs and professionals currently thrive on the business of shaping & encouraging life within...

Shine On!

The LORD God prays over the people:Shine on, oh my people!**Shine on through the winter nights of your spirit,through the bitterness of the world’s hardships.Be beautiful and brave when you feel least so.Carry on when the strength is not in you.Let the Light of...

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