Nov 30, 2010 | Advent, lament, prayer
Thank goodnessfor car ads that rhymeand toys that break within weeks,for lights that blazon “Santa, stop here!”and coffee shops playing “Jesus is born” elevator music.Because really, God, how else would I know where to look for youif the box...
Nov 29, 2010 | Advent, grace, prayer, wholeness
I pray for the courageto let this day bewhat it isand what it isn’t;to let it hold what it can,and not cram it impossiblywith any more;because it already is,and it is full of God!I pray for the graceto let myself bewhat I amand what I’m not;to hold what I...
Nov 28, 2010 | Advent, scripture, sermon
Can we start our reflection on Isaiah 65:17-25 and Luke 21:5-19 in not quite the usual way? Can we divert past the academics of it, the history of the text, even what it says about God to the people of biblical times or to the people of our time? Can we start, first,...
Nov 9, 2010 | discipleship, peace
Deep breath so I don’t rush past the holiness and the beauty Quiet breath so I hear the world beyond my own voice Calm breath so I bring peace, not panic, to this day Prayerful breath because God is met in these moments Deep breath Quiet breath Calm breath...