May 31, 2011 | scripture, sermon
We live with so many mysteries: unknowns, complexities & contradictionsthat sometimes defy meaningor at leastcomplicate our perspectives on life.Like war, for example. It seems that we are always at war these days,declared or undeclared, just or not-so-much,and...
May 29, 2011 | nature, psalm, scripture
The LORD asked me, “How are you faring?”and my soul drooped over with a sigh,relieved to admit to its fatiguebut not willing to break completely.”I am tired,” I replied, “but look and see LORD:even now I am determined to show youmy...
May 26, 2011 | books, prayer-writing
Friends and readers, Are you on my email list to receive new prayer-writing prompts every Friday? If you would like to continue the prayer-writing journey that you began with Writing to God: 40 Days of Praying with My Pen, or if you haven’t used Writing to God...
May 21, 2011 | prayer-writing, psalm, scripture
The words of this verse are familiar — “Bless the LORD, O my soul” — but what does it look like for us to bless the One who blesses? What can we possibly do or say to cause God to be blessed?I cajole my spirit:Bless the Holy One with all that...
May 15, 2011 | faith, theodicy
I’m having trouble getting at God which is maybe because I’m having trouble getting at me The self-perceived complexities of my life are so much more finite than the Simplicity that is God (which lends itself to some odd & awkward gymnastics of faith)...