Nov 30, 2014 | Advent, discipleship, hope, news, prayer
Come, Lord Jesus. You who are the flesh of the Most High God, you whose name sets the mountains trembling, you before whom the heavenly host sing, come. You are desperately needed. Come, Lord Jesus. Show us what we cannot imagine: the full truth of our violence...
Nov 28, 2014 | lament, prayer, thanksgiving
in her eyes surely You saw too the love and grief commingled the tears mourning the past the weary smile loving the present it’s bittersweet this bit about giving thanks although we have long lists of blessings equally long are our lists of grievances not...
Nov 25, 2014 | lament, news
For a moment, let there be no more stories no more prayers no more marches no more speeches Hold a flame for comfort if you must, but for a moment let us stand and face it: death has been given the last word
Nov 24, 2014 | books, Monday Muse, review, writing
“Think before you speak.” Such a simple admonition to be mindful with our words is easier said than done — not merely because we are hasty or lack an attentive spirit, but because we’re not accustomed to thinking about our words at all....