Aug 12, 2019 | books, justice, lament, news, theodicy
On the wicked, God will rain coals of fire and sulfur; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. For the LORD is righteous. (Psalm 11:6-7, NRSV) Is God still righteous if the wicked thrive? Maybe you’ve noticed that there are children weeping in the...
Aug 4, 2019 | justice, lament, news, psalm
O give thanks to the Holy One, whose reputation is goodness, whose love is steadfast and forever. From the depths of mourning, in anger and in tears we pray: O give thanks to the Holy One, whose reputation is goodness, whose love is steadfast and forever. From the...
Jun 23, 2019 | images of God, lament, prayer
We long for your voice like a deer longs for water, but no, Lord — do not put your voice in our ears and our hearts, for it might split us open and rend us from the comforts and assumptions with which we have clothed faith. We long for your presence like a ship...
Mar 11, 2019 | images of God, lament, Lent, prayer
We are underwater. Let there be a Rock that is higher. We are weary and worn. Let there be a Peace beyond understanding. We are frustrated, impatient. Let there be a Seed in every season. We are heartbroken. Let there be a Fire to gather us together. We are frantic,...
Oct 28, 2018 | justice, lament, prayer
I will bless the LORD at all times, all times, by day and night, when my tears pour and my heart pounds, when it seems I have triumphed and when it seems I might die. Always and forever, your grace will be my prayer and your face will be my deliverance. When I cry and...
