Nov 30, 2016 | Advent, prayer
Restore us, O God, to what has never been (what has Always Been): a loving communion, a delighting Body. Return us, O God, to that new place (that Eternal Place): the peaceable kindom, the holy mountain. Revive us, O God, to life not yet known (Life Made Plain):...
Nov 29, 2016 | Advent, discipleship, prayer
Taking a step toward You cautious faulty honest as I can be out of control (God help me) over how You might receive me yet even in my trepidation I am glad, so glad to be on this mountain climbing — one step another again — toward You. on Isaiah...
Nov 28, 2016 | Advent, images of God, prayer, psalm
like a spark to the fire like cool water to the dry tongue like a seed in winter to the cardinal like a red rose to the lover so are the signs of your goodness, O God
Nov 27, 2016 | Advent, confession, prayer
God of mercy I confess a hope that is complacent — longing not living, built on a wish not on work. Make of these half-hearted dreams full-bodied reflections of your goodness, I pray. Amen.