Jan 25, 2018 | books, Lent
The joy of books (one of many joys) is that even browsing their spines helps my brain wander & imagine & reconsider. New ideas come to mind, or I find a word that I’ve been missing. So it’s no surprise that I was browsing my bookshelves and started...
Jan 21, 2018 | confession, prayer
Hear our prayer, O LORD: for the relief of the suffering, for the judgment of the malicious . . . and we are both, sometimes one more than the other, and most of all we are selfish and self-sufficing. Hear our prayer, O LORD, that you would have mercy on us as much as...
Jan 19, 2018 | books, Lent
For congregations that are serious about responding to the headlines of #MeToo and racialized violence, I highly recommend Streams Run Uphill: Conversations with Young Clergywomen of Color for an adult Lenten book study. I often hear white adults and predominantly...
Jan 18, 2018 | books, Lent
I love the opportunity that Lent offers for intentional spiritual growth in & through community, which can be especially meaningful in a small group setting. Choosing a book to study as a small group can provide focus and ready-to-go content that is engaging while...