Oct 26, 2014 | comfort, death, prayer
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust: O God, this is our confession. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust: a litany of sorrow and regret. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust: this the best and barest truth. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust: at the last, we forfeit this life. Ashes to ashes,...
Oct 24, 2014 | confession, prayer, scripture
What can I see if you do not show me? Indeed, what is there to see if you do not show me? Will you show me? Will you see me?
Oct 20, 2014 | liturgy, Monday Muse, prayer, scripture
Deuteronomy 34:1-12 (from the Revised Common Lectionary for 10.26.2014): Ah God, I am not wise like Moses; I have neither his courage for the wilderness nor his faith for miracles. Still I dare to pray for the gift of a vision like the one given to Moses on Mount Nebo...
Oct 10, 2014 | confession, healing, mental health, prayer, vocation, wholeness
Worrying and twisting my soul over all that is and all that may be and all that needs to be paperwork homework new projects continuing projects self improvement projects write less weigh less exercise at all eat healthier fold laundry make dinner pay attention connect...
Oct 6, 2014 | Monday Muse, scripture
From the Revised Common Lectionary readings for this coming Sunday, October 12: The LORD said to Moses, “I have seen this people, how stiff-necked they are. Now let me alone, so that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them, and of you I will...