Dec 20, 2010 | Advent, joy
May my heart sing without ceasing– unhindered by the bitter cold,unencumbered by holiday stress oreven a cynical ear full of world news,unchecked by self-doubt or worried faith –but freely raising its voicesaying,Gloria!Gloria!Glory upon glory to the...
Dec 17, 2010 | Advent, joy, nature, prayer
Do I dare not to live with deep joy and wild hopewhen look! the trees even in their nakednessare clapping their hands,and the sun through gray snow cloudsradiates praise,and the frozen ground harbors seedsfor spring’s rebirth,and Orion faithfully accompanies the...
Dec 16, 2010 | Advent, joy, prayer
Thank you for snowflakes.Thank you for dreams.Thank you for everyday joys.Thank you for color.Thank you for memories.Thank you for child-made crafts.Thank you for evergreens.Thank you for moments of elation.Thank you, my God, for this life!
Dec 12, 2010 | Advent, joy, sermon
It’s announcement time in Advent, with a drum roll please:”Here is your God!”We have only two weeks left until Christmas, only two weeks remaining on this Advent journey of seeking the Christ Child. And it’s time for the seeking to produce...
Dec 9, 2010 | Advent, joy, peace, psalm
My soul sings “Joy!” as the sun shines!My soul sings “Peace!” as the rock holds fast!My soul sings “Hope!” as the brook travels onward!My soul sings “Patience!” as it beholds the mountain’s height!My soul sings...
Sep 25, 2010 | joy, prayer
I pray for the courage to dance more oftenwhen the gold of the rising sun enhances the oak’s rusts and yellowsI pray for the self-release to stretch my hands skywardwhen a moment of joy relieves the weight of stress on my shouldersI pray for the chutzpah to...
