Jun 26, 2010 | death, prayer, wholeness
The space between life and death, between beginnings and endings, is so close — much closer than our sterilized places for dying and our pastel-printed places for birthing attempt to convey. Holy Life, both particled and boundless, be present in these moments of...
Jun 19, 2010 | lament, psalm, scripture, theodicy
Like a lone eagle screeching for its mate,Like an abandoned lover crying on her pillow,The voice of the LORD comes in a wail:Here I am! Here I am!Aren’t you seeking me?Didn’t you call mejust nowfrom your place of prayer?Oh. I see.You are kneelingin the...
Jun 14, 2010 | sermon, Spirit
As we enter the story in 1 Kings 21, we find that King Ahab is pouting from the events in chapter 20: Ahab led Israel into battle against the kingdom of Aram, and although Israel beat Aram, Elijah came and criticized Ahab for making a treaty that God did not approve...
Jun 12, 2010 | faith, psalm
With a shout, I claim it:God’s joy is mine!Today my troubles are overand the peace of God is here.Blessed be the Spirit that announces:”This is the day that the LORD has made”;let my soul rejoice and be glad!Let me cast off my mourningand my...
Jun 7, 2010 | images of God, prayer, Spirit
O Holy Sophia, Come, sit with me in the silence and keep vigil with me through the night. Let’s watch the stars rise and marvel at the shadows; And when night reaches its deepest moment, I may ask you to light a candle to encourage me as I face my fears, face...
