Jul 8, 2011 | prayer-writing, Spirit
Hello, Spirit. I’ve missed you!It’s been too long since we sat down together,just to be and to share and to renew one another.We’ve played phone tag over the weeks, butit’s not a substitute for face-to-face time like this.Do you have a moment...
Apr 4, 2011 | Lent, prayer, Spirit
Holy Awareness, forgive me:I have not been intentionalin words or in presence;I have leaned on graceas an excuse, not tryingnot strivingto be more fullywhere I am, as I am,for this work that I haveto your glory, your fullness;I have not been mindfulin these days and...
Mar 21, 2011 | Lent, prayer, Spirit
You have unsettled meand changed my plans;You have nudged me in a new direction,and I’m not sure, Spirit, but I might beangry with you about it(or at least disgruntled).You have stirred my lifeto take a risk, and I would likesome guaranteesthat this will go...
Oct 23, 2010 | church, justice, lament, scripture, Spirit
Let the generations of prophets pray with Stephenfor the Spirit to break our stiff necksand disturb our easy rituals,for the God of heaven and earthto pull out the cornerstones from beneath our church buildingsand scatter all Christians from the sanctuariesuntil we...
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 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...
